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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Revealed March 2009
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as PL50
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL202, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is relatively close but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and SL202 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z29 was unveiled at a similar time to the SL202 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z29 scores vs the SL202 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung SL202

 EX-Z29 SL202 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Casio EX-Z29

 SL202 EX-Z29 
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung SL202

 EX-Z29 SL202 
AnnouncedMarch 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 offers outside dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z29 against the SL202.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and SL202 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and SL202.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography info
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
25
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
Street photography with Samsung SL202
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL202 Sports photography factors
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography details
Samsung SL202 Travel photography details
57
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
31
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
27
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL202 Vlogging advice
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
27
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung SL202
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Samsung SL202
Also referred to as - PL50
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-03-03 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-60 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $79 $140