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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL820 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 SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as IT100
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z29 versus Samsung SL820, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty similar but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and SL820 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was unveiled very close to the SL820 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z29 matches up versus the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung SL820

 EX-Z29 SL820 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Casio EX-Z29

 SL820 EX-Z29 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung SL820

 EX-Z29 SL820 
LaunchedMarch 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 has outer measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z29 and the SL820.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and SL820.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung SL820 will offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Samsung SL820
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
26
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography factors
Samsung SL820 Street photography factors
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL820 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (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 SL820
57
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
31
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
27
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung SL820
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung SL820
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Samsung SL820
Also referred to as - IT100
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-03-03 2009-02-17
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 surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 4.50 m
Flash options 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $79 $280