Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony HX350
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![Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z29/Casio-EX-Z29-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX350/Sony-HX350-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony HX350 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
- Announced March 2009
(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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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony HX350 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sony HX350
EX-Z29 | HX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Casio EX-Z29
HX350 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Introduced | December 2016 | ![]() | March 2009 | Newer by 94 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony HX350
EX-Z29 | HX350 | |||
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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).
Compare the Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony HX350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony HX350 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z29-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX350-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z29-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX350-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z29-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX350-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z29-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX350-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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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 | - |