Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z29

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-Z29, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and EX-Z29 (10MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX600 HS was launched 4 years later than the EX-Z29 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX600 HS scores against the EX-Z29 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Casio Exilim EX-Z29. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Casio EX-Z29 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z29 has specifications of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX600 HS vs the EX-Z29.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and EX-Z29 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and EX-Z29.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX600 HS due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon SX600 HS will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.