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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX10

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX10 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 TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-Z29 versus Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and TX10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z29 was revealed 3 years before the TX10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z29 grades against the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sony TX10

 EX-Z29 TX10 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Casio EX-Z29

 TX10 EX-Z29 
AnnouncedAugust 2011March 2009Fresher by 29 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k115kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony TX10

 EX-Z29 TX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 provides physical measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the TX10.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and TX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and TX10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony TX10 will result in greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography information
Sony TX10 Portrait photography information
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
30
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography highlights
Sony TX10 Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography features
Sony TX10 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography advice
Sony TX10 Travel photography advice
57
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
71
weather proof
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Sony TX10
31
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
46
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging features
Sony TX10 Vlogging features
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Sony TX10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-03-03 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $79 $309