Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Casio EX-Z29

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 190 IS versus Casio EX-Z29, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and EX-Z29 (10MP) and the ELPH 190 IS (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 190 IS was brought out 6 years later than the EX-Z29 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 190 IS matches up against the EX-Z29 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS and Casio Exilim EX-Z29. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery and Casio EX-Z29 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 190 IS offers outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z29 has specifications of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 190 IS versus Casio EX-Z29 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 190 IS vs the EX-Z29.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 190 IS and EX-Z29 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 190 IS and EX-Z29.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 190 IS because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon ELPH 190 IS will deliver greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 190 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.