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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Introduced March 2009
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced April 2011
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and ST93 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was revealed 3 years prior to the ST93 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z29 matches up against the ST93 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung ST93

 EX-Z29 ST93 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Casio EX-Z29

 ST93 EX-Z29 
AnnouncedApril 2011March 2009More modern by 25 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k115kClearer screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung ST93

 EX-Z29 ST93 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z29 provides exterior 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 ST93 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the ST93.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and ST93 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and ST93.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung ST93 will deliver more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Samsung ST93
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography info
Samsung ST93 Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST93 Sports photography factors
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
70
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography information
31
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
Vlogging with Samsung ST93
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung ST93
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung ST93
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Samsung ST93
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-03-03 2011-04-20
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) ()
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card -
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $79 -