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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Released March 2009
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST50
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung TL100, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and TL100 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z29 was revealed 2 months after the TL100 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z29 grades vs the TL100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung TL100

 EX-Z29 TL100 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Casio EX-Z29

 TL100 EX-Z29 
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung TL100

 EX-Z29 TL100 
IntroducedMarch 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z29 against the TL100.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and TL100.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung TL100 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
26
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
Street photography with Samsung TL100
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
53
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
image stabilization (Digital)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z29
Travel photography with Samsung TL100
57
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
48
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (219g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography highlights
31
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
27
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
26
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors (219 grams)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung TL100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung TL100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Samsung TL100
Also Known as - ST50
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-03-03 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $79 $22