Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon A10

In this article, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z29 versus Nikon A10, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and A10 (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and A10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was revealed 7 years earlier than the A10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z29 scores vs the A10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Nikon Coolpix A10. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Nikon A10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 provides outside measurements 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 Nikon A10 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the A10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and A10 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and A10.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon A10 will produce greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.