Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST6500

Below is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and ST6500 (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and ST6500 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was brought out 22 months prior to the ST6500 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z29 matches up vs the ST6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Samsung ST6500. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys 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) and the Samsung ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung ST6500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the ST6500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and ST6500 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and ST6500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung ST6500 will deliver extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.