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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z29

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(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
Casio EX-Z29
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Casio EX-Z29

 SX610 HS EX-Z29 
IntroducedJanuary 2015March 2009Fresher by 72 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k115kClearer screen (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Canon SX610 HS

 EX-Z29 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-Z29

 SX610 HS EX-Z29 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography features
44
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z29 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (191g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Sports photography camera
44
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competitors (191g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (270 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
57
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
48
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging details
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (191g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-Z29
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z29
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
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