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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Announced March 2009
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung WB210, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and WB210 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was brought out 3 years before the WB210 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z29 grades against the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung WB210

 EX-Z29 WB210 
Display resolution115k1kSharper display (+114k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Casio EX-Z29

 WB210 EX-Z29 
IntroducedJuly 2011March 2009More recent by 28 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung WB210

 EX-Z29 WB210 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z29 comes with external measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z29 and the WB210.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and WB210.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung WB210 will provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
26
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography advice
Samsung WB210 Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than others (174 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB210 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z29
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
57
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
71
lighter than others (174g)
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography factors
31
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging features
Samsung WB210 Vlogging features
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others (174 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung WB210
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung WB210
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Samsung WB210
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-03-03 2011-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 115k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 fps)
Highest 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 125g (0.28 lb) 174g (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $79 $279