Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB1100F
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs
(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
- Released March 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
- Launched January 2014

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB1100F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and WB1100F (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and WB1100F (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

The EX-Z29 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WB1100F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z29 grades vs the WB1100F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB1100F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Samsung WB1100F. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung WB1100F
EX-Z29 | WB1100F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Casio EX-Z29
WB1100F | EX-Z29 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 59 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung WB1100F
EX-Z29 | WB1100F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. 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) while the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB1100F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z29 and the WB1100F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and WB1100F is 95 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and WB1100F.
All in all, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung WB1100F will produce extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung WB1100F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung WB1100F |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-03-03 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.0-5.9 |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 512 gr (1.13 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") |
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-10A |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SDHC / SD Memory Card | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $79 | $250 |