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Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z29

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z29, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are built by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the EX-Z29 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.5").

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The EX-Z270 was released around the same time to the EX-Z29 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z270 grades against the EX-Z29 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Casio EX-Z29

 EX-Z270 EX-Z29 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Casio EX-Z270

 EX-Z29 EX-Z270 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Casio EX-Z29

 EX-Z270 EX-Z29 
LaunchedJanuary 2009March 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution115k115kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z270 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z29 has measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the EX-Z29.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z29 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and EX-Z29 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z29 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and EX-Z29.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of files though you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z29 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography features
Casio EX-Z29 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography info
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
57
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography advice
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
31
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging factors
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Casio EX-Z29
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Casio Exilim EX-Z29
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Casio Exilim EX-Z29
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-03-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-113mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.8 -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 115k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash settings - 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 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-80 NP-60
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SDHC / SD Memory Card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $79