Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W310

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very close but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and W310 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z29 was launched 10 months earlier than the W310 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z29 grades vs the W310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 has external 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 W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the W310.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and W310.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony W310 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.