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Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z29

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Old Model is Canon S95
  • Refreshed by Canon S110
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
  • Announced March 2009
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Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z29, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the EX-Z29 (10MP) is very close but the S100 (1/1.7") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S100 was released 2 years after the EX-Z29 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon S100 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S100 scores vs the EX-Z29 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Casio EX-Z29

 S100 EX-Z29 
AnnouncedDecember 2011March 2009Newer by 35 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k115kClearer display (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Canon S100

 EX-Z29 S100 

Common features in the Canon S100 and Casio EX-Z29

 S100 EX-Z29 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon S100 features physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z29 has specifications of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S100 compared to the EX-Z29.

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z29 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and EX-Z29 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z29 top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and EX-Z29.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S100 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon S100 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher S100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z29 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 Portrait photography features
Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S100
Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Sports photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
61
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
57
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S100
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
50
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery power (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S100
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
36
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
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Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Casio EX-Z29
 Canon PowerShot S100Casio Exilim EX-Z29
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot S100 Casio Exilim EX-Z29
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-12-22 2009-03-03
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 38-113mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198g (0.44 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SDHC / SD Memory Card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $429 $79