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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W320

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W320 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
  • Released March 2009
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W320 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and W320 (14MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and W320 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was announced 10 months earlier than the W320 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z29 grades against the W320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sony W320

 EX-Z29 W320 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Casio EX-Z29

 W320 EX-Z29 
LaunchedJanuary 2010March 2009Newer by 10 months
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony W320

 EX-Z29 W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the W320.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and W320.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony W320 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W320 Portrait photography highlights
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography features
Sony W320 Street photography features
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography factors
Sony W320 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
66
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Sony W320
31
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
33
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
26
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Sony W320
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-03-03 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $79 $269