Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB700
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB700 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
- Launched March 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced December 2010

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB700 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z29 versus Samsung WB700, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and WB700 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-Z29 was announced 22 months earlier than the WB700 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z29 grades vs the WB700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung WB700
EX-Z29 | WB700 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Casio EX-Z29
WB700 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Announced | December 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | More recent by 22 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+499k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung WB700
EX-Z29 | WB700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 features physical dimensions 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 WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z29 versus Samsung WB700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z29 and the WB700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and WB700 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and WB700.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung WB700 will deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung WB700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung WB700 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-03-03 | 2010-12-28 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
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 surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | () |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 115k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | - |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-60 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SDHC / SD Memory Card | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $79 | $300 |