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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
  • Revealed March 2009
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released May 2012
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR300, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Casio. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z29 was unveiled 4 years before the EX-ZR300 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z29 scores versus the EX-ZR300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-Z29 EX-ZR300 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-Z29

 EX-ZR300 EX-Z29 
ReleasedMay 2012March 2009Fresher by 39 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k115kClearer display (+346k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-Z29 EX-ZR300 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 comes with exterior measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR300 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the EX-ZR300.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and EX-ZR300 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and EX-ZR300.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR300 will result in more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
71
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than others in class (205g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
31
manual focus
good max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging info
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-ZR300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-03-03 2012-05-22
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
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 Overall 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 life - 500 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 NP-130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $79 $329