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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Announced March 2009
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched August 2013
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-ZR800, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Casio. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was revealed 5 years before the EX-ZR800 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z29 scores versus the EX-ZR800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 EX-Z29 EX-ZR800 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Casio EX-Z29

 EX-ZR800 EX-Z29 
LaunchedAugust 2013March 2009More modern by 53 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k115kSharper screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-ZR800

 EX-Z29 EX-ZR800 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 provides external measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR800 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-ZR800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z29 against the EX-ZR800.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and EX-ZR800 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and EX-ZR800.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Casio EX-ZR800 will offer greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z29
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (470 shots)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography features
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography features
57
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
74
good battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography factors
31
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging info
Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging info
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-ZR800
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-03-03 2013-08-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 115k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical 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 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 - 470 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 NP-130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $79 $429