Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z29
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Previous Model is Canon SX600 HS
(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

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX610 HS versus Casio EX-Z29, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and EX-Z29 (10MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") feature different sensor sizing.

The SX610 HS was introduced 5 years later than the EX-Z29 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX610 HS scores against the EX-Z29 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z29. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z29 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Casio EX-Z29
SX610 HS | EX-Z29 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | March 2009 | Fresher by 72 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Canon SX610 HS
EX-Z29 | SX610 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-Z29
SX610 HS | EX-Z29 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z29 has specifications of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX610 HS versus Casio EX-Z29 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX610 HS versus the EX-Z29.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and EX-Z29 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and EX-Z29.
All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX610 HS using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SX610 HS will give you greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2009-03-03 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 38-113mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 115 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.5fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 191g (0.42 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 life | 270 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | NP-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SDHC / SD Memory Card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $214 | $79 |