Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL240
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Released March 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally Known as ST5000

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL240 Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and TL240 (14MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and TL240 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

The EX-Z29 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the TL240 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z29 matches up versus the TL240 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Samsung TL240. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung TL240
EX-Z29 | TL240 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Casio EX-Z29
TL240 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | More recent by 10 months |
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung TL240
EX-Z29 | TL240 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 comes with physical dimensions 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 TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung TL240 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z29 against the TL240.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and TL240.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung TL240 will provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung TL240 |
Other name | - | ST5000 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-03-03 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4334 x 3256 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC / SD Memory Card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $79 | $171 |