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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(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
Samsung TL240
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung TL240

 EX-Z29 TL240 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Casio EX-Z29

 TL240 EX-Z29 
IntroducedJanuary 2010March 2009More recent by 10 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung TL240

 EX-Z29 TL240 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography details
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Travel photography highlights
57
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
60
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
31
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
37
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging features
Samsung TL240 Vlogging features
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (160g)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung TL240
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung TL240
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