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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S II 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
  • Launched March 2009
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7S
  • Updated by Sony A7S III
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S II Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony A7S II, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and A7S II (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z29 was revealed 7 years prior to the A7S II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z29 matches up versus the A7S II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sony A7S II

 EX-Z29 A7S II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Casio EX-Z29

 A7S II EX-Z29 
AnnouncedOctober 2015March 2009Fresher by 80 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k115kSharper display (+1114k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony A7S II

 EX-Z29 A7S II 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 has outside 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 Sony A7S II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony A7S II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the A7S II.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and A7S II is 95 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and A7S II.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7S II will show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Sony A7S II
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
68
manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography highlights
Sony A7S II Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
great ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography info
Sony A7S II Sports photography info
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
58
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery power (370 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z29
Travel photography with Sony A7S II
57
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
49
environment proofing
bad battery power (370 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography info
Sony A7S II Landscape photography info
31
has manual focus
good max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S II as a Vlogging camera
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Sony A7S II
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Sony Alpha A7S II
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2009-03-03 2015-10-12
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 1600 102400
Highest boosted ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 169
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 627 grams (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 370 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $79 $2,767