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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z29

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX210 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
  • Introduced March 2009
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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z29, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z29 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") offer different sensor sizing.

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 3 months after the EX-Z29 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX200 IS grades versus the EX-Z29 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Casio EX-Z29

 SX200 IS EX-Z29 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Canon SX200 IS

 EX-Z29 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-Z29

 SX200 IS EX-Z29 
IntroducedMay 2009March 2009Same generation
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z29 has sizing of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX200 IS against the EX-Z29.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and EX-Z29 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and EX-Z29.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX200 IS having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon SX200 IS will provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography factors
63
lighter than competition (247 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
57
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-Z29
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z29
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z29
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2009-03-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 28-336mm (12.0x) 38-113mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 NB-5L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SDHC / SD Memory Card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $329 $79