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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z400 Key Specs

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
Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-Z29 versus Casio EX-Z400, both Ultracompact cameras and both are built by Casio. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is pretty close but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and EX-Z400 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was launched 2 months later than the EX-Z400 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z29 scores against the EX-Z400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Casio EX-Z400

 EX-Z29 EX-Z400 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Casio EX-Z29

 EX-Z400 EX-Z29 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-Z400

 EX-Z29 EX-Z400 
IntroducedMarch 2009January 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 has outside measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z400 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Casio EX-Z400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z29 against the EX-Z400.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and EX-Z400 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and EX-Z400.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Casio EX-Z400 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography details
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography info
57
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography factors
31
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
37
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-Z400
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Casio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-03-03 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.6-7.0
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1/2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 ID NP-60 NP-40
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC / SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $79 $0