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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z29

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Updated by Canon SX610 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
Photography Glossary

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Casio EX-Z29

 SX600 HS EX-Z29 
ReleasedJanuary 2014March 2009Fresher by 59 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k115kClearer display (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Canon SX600 HS

 EX-Z29 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-Z29

 SX600 HS EX-Z29 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 size comparison

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

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX600 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (188g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography details
41
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
57
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
31
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging advice
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-Z29
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z29
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z29
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2009-03-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 38-113mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 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 life 290 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SDHC / SD Memory Card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $249 $79