Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SH100

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and SH100 (14MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and SH100 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z29 was brought out 22 months earlier than the SH100 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z29 grades vs the SH100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Samsung SH100. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 features physical dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung SH100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z29 and the SH100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and SH100 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and SH100.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung SH100 will offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.