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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony HX350

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony HX350 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
  • Announced March 2009
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced December 2016
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony HX350, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and HX350 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z29 was launched 8 years prior to the HX350 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z29 grades vs the HX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sony HX350

 EX-Z29 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Casio EX-Z29

 HX350 EX-Z29 
IntroducedDecember 2016March 2009Newer by 94 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k115kCrisper screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony HX350

 EX-Z29 HX350 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 comes with outside 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 HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the HX350.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and HX350 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and HX350.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony HX350 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
48
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography info
Sony HX350 Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX350 Travel photography highlights
57
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
54
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (652g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Sony HX350
31
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX350 Vlogging highlights
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors (652g)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Sony HX350
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-03-03 2016-12-20
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 125g (0.28 lb) 652g (1.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $79 -