Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W330
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Launched January 2010
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The following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and W330 (14MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and W330 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe EX-Z29 was unveiled 10 months before the W330 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-Z29 scores versus the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W330 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sony W330
| EX-Z29 | W330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Casio EX-Z29
| W330 | EX-Z29 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | March 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony W330
| EX-Z29 | W330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony W330 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the W330.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and W330 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and W330.
As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony W330 will produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W330 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-03-03 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | 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 | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.80 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lb) | 128 gr (0.28 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 feature | ||
| Storage type | SDHC / SD Memory Card | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $79 | $170 |