Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S II
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S II Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sony A7S II
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Casio EX-Z29
A7S II | EX-Z29 | |||
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Announced | October 2015 | March 2009 | Fresher by 80 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 115k | Sharper display (+1114k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony A7S II
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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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S II Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Sony Alpha A7S II | |
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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 |