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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL320 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 TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB1000
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z29 versus Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and TL320 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was brought out at a similar time to the TL320 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z29 grades versus the TL320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung TL320

 EX-Z29 TL320 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Casio EX-Z29

 TL320 EX-Z29 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k115kSharper screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung TL320

 EX-Z29 TL320 
RevealedMarch 2009February 2009Same age
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys exterior measurements 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 TL320 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z29 versus Samsung TL320 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z29 and the TL320.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and TL320 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and TL320.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung TL320 will show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography highlights
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
33
you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
29
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
59
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Landscape photography camera
31
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL320 as a Vlogging camera
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung TL320
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung TL320
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Samsung TL320
Other name - WB1000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-03-03 2009-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 5.00 m
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) -
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $79 $380