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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB350F 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 WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung WB350F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and WB350F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z29 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WB350F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z29 scores versus the WB350F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung WB350F

 EX-Z29 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Casio EX-Z29

 WB350F EX-Z29 
LaunchedJanuary 2014March 2009Newer by 59 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kClearer display (+345k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung WB350F

 EX-Z29 WB350F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 has got external dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung WB350F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the WB350F.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and WB350F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and WB350F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung WB350F will show greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography information
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography features
Samsung WB350F Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography details
Samsung WB350F Travel photography details
57
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
69
lighter than competitors in class (276 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
31
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
34
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (276 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung WB350F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Samsung WB350F
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-03-03 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 pounds) 276 gr (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC / SD Memory Card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $79 $260