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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(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
Samsung SL620
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung SL620

 EX-Z29 SL620 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio EX-Z29

 SL620 EX-Z29 
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung SL620

 EX-Z29 SL620 
RevealedMarch 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and SL620 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
26
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography advice
Samsung SL620 Street photography advice
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography features
Samsung SL620 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z29
Travel photography with Samsung SL620
57
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (168g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
31
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL620 Vlogging factors
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
24
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (168 grams)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung SL620
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung SL620
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