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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z550 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-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-Z550, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Casio. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and EX-Z550 (14MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and EX-Z550 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was introduced 10 months prior to the EX-Z550 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-Z29 scores against the EX-Z550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Casio EX-Z550

 EX-Z29 EX-Z550 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-Z29

 EX-Z550 EX-Z29 
IntroducedJanuary 2010March 2009Newer by 10 months
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-Z550

 EX-Z29 EX-Z550 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 features outside dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z550 has specifications of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-Z550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the EX-Z550.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and EX-Z550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and EX-Z550.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Casio EX-Z550 will deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography info
26
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW files
34
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography details
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z29
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
57
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography information
31
has manual focus
good max aperture (f)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-Z550
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Casio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-03-03 2010-01-06
Body design 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 surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-5.9
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 143g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $79 $149