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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Released March 2009
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX1 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is fairly similar but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and TX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was manufactured 5 months before the TX1 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z29 matches up versus the TX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sony TX1

 EX-Z29 TX1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Casio EX-Z29

 TX1 EX-Z29 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony TX1

 EX-Z29 TX1 
AnnouncedMarch 2009August 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z29 and the TX1.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and TX1.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF trickier.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX1 Portrait photography advice
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography factors
Sony TX1 Street photography factors
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z29
Sports photography with Sony TX1
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z29
Travel photography with Sony TX1
57
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Sony TX1
31
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
28
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Sony TX1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-03-03 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $79 $350