Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z29
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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Released June 2010
- Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
- Updated by Canon SX230 HS
(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
- Released March 2009

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX210 IS versus Casio EX-Z29, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and EX-Z29 (10MP) and the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor sizes.

The SX210 IS was manufactured 16 months after the EX-Z29 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX210 IS grades vs the EX-Z29 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z29. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z29 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Casio EX-Z29
SX210 IS | EX-Z29 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 16 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Canon SX210 IS
EX-Z29 | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-Z29
SX210 IS | EX-Z29 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z29 has measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX210 IS versus Casio EX-Z29 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the EX-Z29.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and EX-Z29 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and EX-Z29.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX210 IS because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon SX210 IS will provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SX210 IS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2009-03-03 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 38-113mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 115 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 220 grams (0.49 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
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 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 ID | NB-5L | NP-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SDHC / SD Memory Card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $226 | $79 |