Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony RX100 VII
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs
(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
- Launched March 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Released July 2019
- Replaced the Sony RX100 VI

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony RX100 VII, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and RX100 VII (1") provide different sensor sizes.

The EX-Z29 was manufactured 11 years before the RX100 VII which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-Z29 scores versus the RX100 VII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sony RX100 VII
EX-Z29 | RX100 VII |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Casio EX-Z29
RX100 VII | EX-Z29 | |||
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Released | July 2019 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 126 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+806k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony RX100 VII
EX-Z29 | RX100 VII | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 features exterior measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony RX100 VII in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z29 and the RX100 VII.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and RX100 VII is 95 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and RX100 VII.
As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 VII will offer you greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-03-03 | 2019-07-25 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 8cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 115k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 302 grams (0.67 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 418 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-60 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SDHC / SD Memory Card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $79 | $1,298 |