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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR700 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
  • Introduced March 2009
Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Casio EX-ZR700, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Casio. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was revealed 4 years before the EX-ZR700 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z29 matches up versus the EX-ZR700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 EX-Z29 EX-ZR700 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Casio EX-Z29

 EX-ZR700 EX-Z29 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013March 2009Fresher by 47 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k115kSharper display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-ZR700

 EX-Z29 EX-ZR700 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 has external dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR700 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z29 versus Casio EX-ZR700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z29 and the EX-ZR700.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and EX-ZR700 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and EX-ZR700.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-ZR700 will provide extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
43
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (222g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z29
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography factors
57
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
70
good battery (470 shots)
lighter than others in class (222g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography features
31
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging details
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-ZR700
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-03-03 2013-01-29
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.28 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 life - 470 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 NP-130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $79 $370