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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon Z7 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
  • Announced March 2009
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z7 II
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z29 versus Nikon Z7, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and Z7 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z29 was brought out 10 years before the Z7 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z29 matches up vs the Z7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Nikon Z7

 EX-Z29 Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Casio EX-Z29

 Z7 EX-Z29 
ReleasedAugust 2018March 2009More modern by 115 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k115kSharper display (+1985k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon Z7

 EX-Z29 Z7 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 provides outside measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z7 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z29 versus Nikon Z7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z29 against the Z7.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and Z7 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and Z7.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon Z7 will result in greater detail having its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography information
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography information
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
87
focusing manually
megapixel count great (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
Street photography with Nikon Z7
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
67
environment proofing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count great (46MP)
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography details
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography details
31
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
83
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
Vlogging with Nikon Z7
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon Z7
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Nikon Z7
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Nikon Z7
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-03-03 2018-08-23
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" Full frame
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 493
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) -
Total lenses - 15
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 115k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 675 gr (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2668
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC / SD Memory Card XQD card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $79 $2,797