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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Announced March 2009
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and TX100V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was brought out 22 months prior to the TX100V making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z29 matches up against the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sony TX100V

 EX-Z29 TX100V 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Casio EX-Z29

 TX100V EX-Z29 
IntroducedJanuary 2011March 2009Fresher by 22 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1229k115kCrisper display (+1114k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony TX100V

 EX-Z29 TX100V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 provides exterior dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the TX100V.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and TX100V is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and TX100V.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony TX100V will resolve more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography info
Sony TX100V Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography details
Sony TX100V Travel photography details
57
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
65
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
31
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX100V Vlogging highlights
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Sony TX100V
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-03-03 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $79 $380