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.

The 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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder


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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 |