Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed March 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced August 2011
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-3
- Updated by Sony NEX-F3
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Following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony NEX-C3, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-Z29 was released 3 years earlier than the NEX-C3 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z29 grades against the NEX-C3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sony NEX-C3
| EX-Z29 | NEX-C3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Casio EX-Z29
| NEX-C3 | EX-Z29 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2011 |  | March 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 115k | Crisper screen (+805k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony NEX-C3
| EX-Z29 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the NEX-C3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and NEX-C3 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and NEX-C3.
All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-C3 will give more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2009-03-03 | 2011-08-22 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.80 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 lb) | 225 grams (0.50 lb) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1083 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 400 photos |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-60 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SDHC / SD Memory Card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $79 | $343 |