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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony RX100 VII 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
  • Launched March 2009
Sony RX100 VII
(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
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sony RX100 VII

 EX-Z29 RX100 VII 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Casio EX-Z29

 RX100 VII EX-Z29 
ReleasedJuly 2019March 2009More modern by 126 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k115kCrisper 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 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VII
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
66
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography features
Sony RX100 VII Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (302g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography advice
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
77
lighter than competition (302g)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
low battery pack (260 shots)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Landscape photography camera
31
manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
65
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery pack (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging features
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging features
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
81
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
lighter than competition (302 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Sony RX100 VII
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
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