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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z29

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Replaced the Canon SX710 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX730 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
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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Canon SX720 HS versus Casio EX-Z29, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and EX-Z29 (10MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") come with different sensor size.

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The SX720 HS was announced 7 years after the EX-Z29 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX720 HS scores against the EX-Z29 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Casio EX-Z29

 SX720 HS EX-Z29 
ReleasedFebruary 2016March 2009Newer by 85 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k115kCrisper display (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Canon SX720 HS

 EX-Z29 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-Z29

 SX720 HS EX-Z29 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z29 has dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX720 HS versus Casio EX-Z29 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX720 HS versus the EX-Z29.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and EX-Z29 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and EX-Z29.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX720 HS using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SX720 HS will show more detail with its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
MP count good (20.3MP)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z29 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.9 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition in class (270g)
MP count good (20.3MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
31
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (270g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-Z29
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z29
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z29
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-02-18 2009-03-03
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
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 20.3 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 38-113mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270g (0.60 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 250 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SDHC / SD Memory Card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $379 $79