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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2009
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W370 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W370, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and W370 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z29 was announced 10 months prior to the W370 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z29 grades vs the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sony W370

 EX-Z29 W370 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Casio EX-Z29

 W370 EX-Z29 
ReleasedJanuary 2010March 2009More recent by 10 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony W370

 EX-Z29 W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 has got outside measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W370 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the W370.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and W370.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony W370 will provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
25
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
Street photography with Sony W370
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography advice
Sony W370 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography highlights
Sony W370 Travel photography highlights
57
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
58
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Sony W370
31
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging details
Sony W370 Vlogging details
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Sony W370
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-03-03 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-60 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $79 $230