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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z29

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Released January 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX20 IS
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 SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-Z29, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z29 (10MP) is relatively similar but the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX10 IS was launched within a month of the EX-Z29 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX10 IS matches up versus the EX-Z29 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Casio EX-Z29

 SX10 IS EX-Z29 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Canon SX10 IS

 EX-Z29 SX10 IS 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-Z29

 SX10 IS EX-Z29 
RevealedJanuary 2009March 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS has got physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst 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).

Check the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-Z29 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX10 IS and the EX-Z29.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and EX-Z29 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and EX-Z29.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SX10 IS contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500s)
comes with face detect focusing
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z29 Street photography highlights
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (600g)
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screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography highlights
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built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (600g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX10 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
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really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than competition (600g)
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great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-Z29
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z29
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z29
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-15 2009-03-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 38-113mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 600g (1.32 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SDHC / SD Memory Card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $275 $79