Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST150F

The following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung ST150F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and ST150F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was unveiled 4 years before the ST150F which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-Z29 matches up against the ST150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Samsung ST150F. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 provides outside 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 ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z29 against the ST150F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and ST150F.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung ST150F will resolve greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be behind in sensor technology.