Canon SX710 HS vs Casio EX-Z29

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX710 HS and Casio EX-Z29, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and EX-Z29 (10MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX710 HS was brought out 5 years after the EX-Z29 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX710 HS scores versus the EX-Z29 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z29. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z29 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS comes with external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z29 has specifications of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX710 HS and Casio EX-Z29 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the EX-Z29.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and EX-Z29 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and EX-Z29.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX710 HS featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SX710 HS will produce more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.