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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(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
Samsung SL102
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung SL102

 EX-Z29 SL102 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Casio EX-Z29

 SL102 EX-Z29 
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung SL102

 EX-Z29 SL102 
IntroducedMarch 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography advice
26
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
25
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography features
Samsung SL102 Street photography features
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than competition (116 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography details
Samsung SL102 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL102 Travel photography factors
57
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
62
lighter than competition (116g)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
31
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
30
good max aperture (f)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung SL102
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung SL102
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