Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL620
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Introduced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally Known as PL65
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL620 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively close but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and SL620 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-Z29 was manufactured within a month of the SL620 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z29 matches up vs the SL620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Samsung SL620. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung SL620
EX-Z29 | SL620 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio EX-Z29
SL620 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung SL620
EX-Z29 | SL620 | |||
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Revealed | March 2009 | February 2009 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 has external measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung SL620 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the SL620.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and SL620 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and SL620.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung SL620 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung SL620 |
Also called as | - | PL65 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-03-03 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lb) | 168 gr (0.37 lb) |
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 All around 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 |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SDHC / SD Memory Card | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $79 | $200 |