Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL102
95 Imaging
33 Features
19 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Released March 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Alternate Name is ES55

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL102 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Samsung SL102, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is fairly similar but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and SL102 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-Z29 was launched 2 months later than the SL102 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z29 grades versus the SL102 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Samsung SL102. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung SL102
EX-Z29 | SL102 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Casio EX-Z29
SL102 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung SL102
EX-Z29 | SL102 | |||
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Introduced | March 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 has exterior dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z29 versus Samsung SL102 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z29 against the SL102.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and SL102 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and SL102.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung SL102 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung SL102 |
Other name | - | ES55 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-03-03 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lb) | 116 gr (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-60 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SDHC / SD Memory Card | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $79 | $130 |