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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S III 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
  • Released March 2009
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2020
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S II
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S III Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z29 versus Sony A7S III, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and A7S III (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z29 was unveiled 12 years earlier than the A7S III which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z29 matches up against the A7S III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 EX-Z29 A7S III 

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

 A7S III EX-Z29 
IntroducedJuly 2020March 2009More modern by 138 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k115kCrisper screen (+1325k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 EX-Z29 A7S III 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 provides external 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 Sony A7S III has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Sony A7S III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the A7S III.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and A7S III is 95 and 61 respectively.

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

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and A7S III.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7S III will give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
71
manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
Street photography with Sony A7S III
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7S III Travel photography highlights
57
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
70
better than average battery power (600 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
selfie friendly display
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Sony A7S III
31
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
has double storage slots
MP count low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S III as a Vlogging camera
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
77
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Sony A7S III
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Sony Alpha A7S III
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-03-03 2020-07-21
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz XR
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" Full frame
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 80
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 6.3 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 699 gr (1.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 600 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 1 2
Pricing at launch $79 $3,499