Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL720

Below is a detailed review of the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very comparable but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and SL720 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was unveiled 4 months before the SL720 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z29 scores against the SL720 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Samsung SL720. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z29 comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z29 and the SL720.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and SL720 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and SL720.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung SL720 will provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.