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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony T900

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony T900 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
  • Released March 2009
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony T900 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and T900 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was announced about the same time to the T900 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z29 grades against the T900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sony T900

 EX-Z29 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Casio EX-Z29

 T900 EX-Z29 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k115kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony T900

 EX-Z29 T900 
IntroducedMarch 2009February 2009Similar generation
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys exterior dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z29 against the T900.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and T900.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony T900 will give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography factors
Sony T900 Portrait photography factors
25
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
Street photography with Sony T900
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z29
Sports photography with Sony T900
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z29
Travel photography with Sony T900
57
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Sony T900
31
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
36
has manual focus
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
28
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Sony T900
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-03-03 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 143 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC / SD Memory Card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $79 $300