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Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z29

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Launched April 2015
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
  • Launched March 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon XC10 versus Casio EX-Z29, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the EX-Z29 (10MP) is very comparable but the XC10 (1") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") feature different sensor sizes.

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The XC10 was brought out 6 years after the EX-Z29 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the XC10 grades versus the EX-Z29 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Casio EX-Z29

 XC10 EX-Z29 
LaunchedApril 2015March 2009Newer by 75 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Canon XC10

 EX-Z29 XC10 
Display resolution115k1kSharper display (+114k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Casio EX-Z29

 XC10 EX-Z29 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon XC10 comes with exterior dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") having a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z29 has specifications of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon XC10 versus Casio EX-Z29 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the XC10 vs the EX-Z29.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z29 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and EX-Z29 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z29 top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XC10 and EX-Z29.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XC10 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon XC10 will provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer XC10 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z29 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detection focusing
sensor resolution low (12MP)
has no RAW files
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
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 XC10 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Street photography camera
56
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
boasts touch to focus
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (1,040 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography info
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.8 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
has no phase detect AF
16
no 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 XC10 Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography info
43
boasts touch to focus
fairly wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition in class (1,040 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography information
50
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
has no RAW files
31
manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (1,040 grams)
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Casio EX-Z29
 Canon XC10Casio Exilim EX-Z29
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon XC10 Casio Exilim EX-Z29
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-04-08 2009-03-03
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 12.8 x 9.6mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 122.9mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 20000 1600
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-241mm (10.0x) 38-113mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.8 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.8 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format XF-AVC, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1040 grams (2.29 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID LP-E6N NP-60
Self timer Yes Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SDHC / SD Memory Card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,599 $79