Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL100
95 Imaging
33 Features
19 Overall
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91 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Samsung TL100. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung TL100
EX-Z29 | TL100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Casio EX-Z29
TL100 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung TL100
EX-Z29 | TL100 | |||
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Introduced | March 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung TL100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung TL100 | |
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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 |