Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z550
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z550 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Casio EX-Z550
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-Z29
EX-Z550 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | March 2009 | Newer by 10 months | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-Z550
EX-Z29 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | |
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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 |