Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST100

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and ST100 (14MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and ST100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The EX-Z29 was launched 10 months earlier than the ST100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z29 scores against the ST100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Samsung ST100. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys external 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) and the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z29 against the ST100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and ST100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung ST100 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.