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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB700 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 WB700
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung WB700

 EX-Z29 WB700 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Casio EX-Z29

 WB700 EX-Z29 
AnnouncedDecember 2010March 2009More recent by 22 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k115kCrisper screen (+499k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung WB700

 EX-Z29 WB700 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography advice
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
Street photography with Samsung WB700
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB700 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB700 Travel photography advice
57
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
70
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
31
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB700 Vlogging highlights
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung WB700
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung WB700
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