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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

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
  • Launched March 2009
Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-Z450, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Casio. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and EX-Z450 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was launched 5 months prior to the EX-Z450 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z29 grades vs the EX-Z450 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Casio EX-Z450

 EX-Z29 EX-Z450 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Casio EX-Z29

 EX-Z450 EX-Z29 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-Z450

 EX-Z29 EX-Z450 
LaunchedMarch 2009August 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 has got external measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z450 has dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the EX-Z450.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and EX-Z450 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and EX-Z450.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-Z450 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography details
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography details
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than average (128g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography details
57
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
62
lighter than average (128g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
31
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging factors
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than average (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-Z450
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Casio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Company Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-03-03 2009-08-18
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1/2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 NP-40
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $79 $229