Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z29
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Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
- Announced February 2014
(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
- Introduced March 2009

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon S200 versus Casio EX-Z29, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the EX-Z29 (10MP) is fairly close but the S200 (1/1.7") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor measurements.

The S200 was unveiled 5 years later than the EX-Z29 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S200 scores vs the EX-Z29 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z29 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 & Casio Exilim EX-Z29. The full galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery & Casio EX-Z29 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Casio EX-Z29
S200 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | March 2009 | Fresher by 61 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+346k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Canon S200
EX-Z29 | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Casio EX-Z29
S200 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 has outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z29 has measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Canon S200 versus Casio EX-Z29 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S200 vs the EX-Z29.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and EX-Z29 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and EX-Z29.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The S200 includes the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more modern S200 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S200 | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-02-21 | 2009-03-03 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 38-113mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 115k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 181 grams (0.40 pounds) | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 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 | 200 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NP-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SDHC / SD Memory Card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $293 | $79 |