Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR100
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Released July 2011
Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-ZR100, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Casio. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-Z29 was introduced 3 years before the EX-ZR100 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z29 matches up versus the EX-ZR100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Casio Exilim EX-ZR100. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Casio EX-ZR100
EX-Z29 | EX-ZR100 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Casio EX-Z29
EX-ZR100 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | March 2009 | Fresher by 28 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 115k | Crisper display (+346k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-ZR100
EX-Z29 | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z29 comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR100 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-ZR100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the EX-ZR100.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and EX-ZR100 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and EX-ZR100.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-ZR100 will resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Casio |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-03-03 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Exilim Engine HS |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.0-5.9 |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 40.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 204 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SDHC / SD Memory Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $79 | $300 |