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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z29

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Announced March 2009
Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Revealed March 2009
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z29, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z29 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX1 IS was launched within a month of the EX-Z29 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX1 IS scores vs the EX-Z29 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-Z29

 SX1 IS EX-Z29 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Canon SX1 IS

 EX-Z29 SX1 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-Z29

 SX1 IS EX-Z29 
RevealedMarch 2009March 2009Similar age
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS provides physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z29 has dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the EX-Z29.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and EX-Z29 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and EX-Z29.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SX1 IS has got the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography details
46
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z29 Street photography factors
56
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (615g)
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography features
33
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography features
52
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (615g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
31
manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging info
57
decently wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others (615 grams)
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-Z29
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z29
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z29
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2009-03-27 2009-03-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 38-113mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615g (1.36 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SDHC / SD Memory Card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $79