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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z29

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released September 2010
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
  • Announced March 2009
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z29, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both built by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the EX-Z29 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z16 was manufactured 19 months later than the EX-Z29 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-Z16 grades vs the EX-Z29 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Casio EX-Z29

 EX-Z16 EX-Z29 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010March 2009More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Casio EX-Z16

 EX-Z29 EX-Z16 
Screen dimensions2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution115k0kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Casio EX-Z29

 EX-Z16 EX-Z29 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 has exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z29 has proportions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the EX-Z29.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z29 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and EX-Z29 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z29 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and EX-Z29.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z16 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Casio EX-Z16 will show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z16 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z29 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography info
Casio EX-Z29 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography highlights
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
31
has manual focus
good max aperture (f)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging info
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (848 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Casio EX-Z29
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Casio Exilim EX-Z29
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Casio Exilim EX-Z29
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-20 2009-03-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 38-113mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 model - NP-60
Self timer - Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SDHC / SD Memory Card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $100 $79