Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB800F

Here is a in depth review of the Casio EX-Z29 versus Samsung WB800F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and WB800F (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z29 was brought out 4 years before the WB800F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z29 grades versus the WB800F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Samsung WB800F. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 has physical measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z29 versus Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z29 against the WB800F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and WB800F.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung WB800F will show greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.