Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB700

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.

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.

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.

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

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.