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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S 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
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7S II
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z29 versus Sony A7S, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the A7S (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and A7S (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z29 was unveiled 6 years before the A7S which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z29 scores vs the A7S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sony A7S

 EX-Z29 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Casio EX-Z29

 A7S EX-Z29 
IntroducedApril 2014March 2009Newer by 62 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k115kClearer screen (+1115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony A7S

 EX-Z29 A7S 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the A7S.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and A7S is 95 and 77 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and A7S.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7S will deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography info
Sony A7S Portrait photography info
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
68
focusing manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography information
Sony A7S Street photography information
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
76
screen tilts
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (489g)
great high ISO (409,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z29
Sports photography with Sony A7S
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery power (360 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography features
Sony A7S Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
58
lighter than others in class (489 grams)
weather sealing
low battery power (360 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography information
Sony A7S Landscape photography information
31
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
66
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (409,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery power (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
Vlogging with Sony A7S
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
34
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
lighter than others in class (489 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Sony A7S
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Sony Alpha A7S
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-03-03 2014-04-06
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" Full frame
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 1600 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 6.3 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 489 gr (1.08 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $79 $1,998