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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX20

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Launched March 2009
Sony TX20
(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
  • Released February 2012
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and TX20 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z29 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the TX20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z29 scores against the TX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sony TX20

 EX-Z29 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Casio EX-Z29

 TX20 EX-Z29 
ReleasedFebruary 2012March 2009Fresher by 36 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k115kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony TX20

 EX-Z29 TX20 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z29 against the TX20.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and TX20.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony TX20 will deliver more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography information
Sony TX20 Portrait photography information
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography info
Sony TX20 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography info
Sony TX20 Travel photography info
57
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
72
good battery power (250 per charge)
weather proof
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography details
Sony TX20 Landscape photography details
31
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery power (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging info
Sony TX20 Vlogging info
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Sony TX20
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-03-03 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 115k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
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 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 life - 250 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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
Launch pricing $79 $330