Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST30

Here is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and ST30 (1/3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was introduced 22 months prior to the ST30 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z29 scores versus the ST30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 provides physical measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the ST30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and ST30 is 95 and 98 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and ST30.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 features the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The older EX-Z29 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.