Clicky

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W350

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W350 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 W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W350 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-Z29 versus Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and W350 (14MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and W350 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

The EX-Z29 was brought out 10 months prior to the W350 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z29 scores vs the W350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sony W350

 EX-Z29 W350 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Casio EX-Z29

 W350 EX-Z29 
LaunchedJanuary 2010March 2009More recent by 10 months
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony W350

 EX-Z29 W350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z29 versus Sony W350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the W350.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and W350.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony W350 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography info
Sony W350 Street photography info
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z29
Sports photography with Sony W350
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z29
Travel photography with Sony W350
57
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
66
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography information
Sony W350 Landscape photography information
31
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Sony W350
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-03-03 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shooting
Storage media SDHC / SD Memory Card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $79 $200