Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL220

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL220, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very close but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and TL220 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z29 was revealed 5 months before the TL220 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z29 grades versus the TL220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Samsung TL220. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 has got external dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z29 against the TL220.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and TL220.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung TL220 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.