Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST95

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and ST95 (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and ST95 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z29 was announced 22 months earlier than the ST95 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z29 scores vs the ST95 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Samsung ST95. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 has outer dimensions 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 ST95 has dimensions 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 ST95 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z29 and the ST95.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and ST95 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and ST95.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung ST95 will offer you greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.