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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL210 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
  • Launched March 2009
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL150
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is very similar but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and TL210 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z29 was manufactured 10 months before the TL210 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z29 scores against the TL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung TL210

 EX-Z29 TL210 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Casio EX-Z29

 TL210 EX-Z29 
ReleasedJanuary 2010March 2009Newer by 10 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung TL210

 EX-Z29 TL210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 features outside dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung TL210 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL210 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z29 and the TL210.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and TL210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and TL210.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung TL210 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL210 Sports photography advice
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography features
Samsung TL210 Travel photography features
57
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
59
features touch focus
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (177 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Samsung TL210
31
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
really wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging information
Samsung TL210 Vlogging information
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
28
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than others (177g)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung TL210
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung TL210
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Samsung TL210
Otherwise known as - PL150
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-03-03 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $79 $230