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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z90 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-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-Z90, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Casio. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and EX-Z90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z29 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the EX-Z90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z29 grades versus the EX-Z90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Casio EX-Z90

 EX-Z29 EX-Z90 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Casio EX-Z29

 EX-Z90 EX-Z29 
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-Z90

 EX-Z29 EX-Z90 
IntroducedMarch 2009August 2009Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z90 has measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the EX-Z90.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and EX-Z90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and EX-Z90.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Casio EX-Z90 will provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography details
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography details
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than competition (121g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
56
lighter than competition (121g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
31
focusing manually
great max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
28
you can focus manually
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
25
lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-Z90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Casio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-03-03 2009-08-18
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Mic 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 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 NP-60
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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $79 $150