Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX1
95 Imaging
33 Features
19 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX1 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
- Released March 2009
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sony TX1
EX-Z29 | TX1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Casio EX-Z29
TX1 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony TX1
EX-Z29 | TX1 | |||
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Announced | March 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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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 |