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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z29

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(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
Casio EX-Z29
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Casio EX-Z29

 SX210 IS EX-Z29 
ReleasedJune 2010March 2009More modern by 16 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Canon SX210 IS

 EX-Z29 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-Z29

 SX210 IS EX-Z29 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography features
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competitors in class (220g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
57
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography information
48
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
31
manual focus
good max aperture (f)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-Z29
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z29
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