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Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z29

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2016
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
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon ELPH 180 and Casio EX-Z29, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and EX-Z29 (10MP) and the ELPH 180 (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 180 was revealed 6 years after the EX-Z29 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 180 grades versus the EX-Z29 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Casio EX-Z29

 ELPH 180 EX-Z29 
ReleasedJanuary 2016March 2009More modern by 84 months
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Canon ELPH 180

 EX-Z29 ELPH 180 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Casio EX-Z29

 ELPH 180 EX-Z29 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 180 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z29 has measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 180 and the EX-Z29.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z29 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 180 and EX-Z29 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z29 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 180 and EX-Z29.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 180 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon ELPH 180 will provide more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 180 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z29 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 180
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
39
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography features
Casio EX-Z29 Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography details
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
low frames per second (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 180
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z29
67
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
57
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography details
41
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
31
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging highlights
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Casio EX-Z29
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Casio Exilim EX-Z29
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Casio Exilim EX-Z29
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-05 2009-03-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 38-113mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 220 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SDHC / SD Memory Card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $119 $79