Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST90

Below is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and ST90 (14MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and ST90 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z29 was brought out 22 months before the ST90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z29 grades versus the ST90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Samsung ST90. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 features physical dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung ST90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z29 against the ST90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and ST90 is 95 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and ST90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung ST90 will deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.