Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX30

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z29 versus Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and TX30 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z29 was released 5 years prior to the TX30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z29 matches up versus the TX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z29 versus Sony TX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z29 against the TX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and TX30.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony TX30 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.