Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W380
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W380 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
- Launched March 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W380 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z29 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and W380 (14MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and W380 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

The EX-Z29 was manufactured 10 months before the W380 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-Z29 matches up vs the W380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W380 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sony W380
EX-Z29 | W380 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Casio EX-Z29
W380 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 10 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony W380
EX-Z29 | W380 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 offers outside dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z29 versus Sony W380 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z29 and the W380.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and W380.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony W380 will give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-03-03 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
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 format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SDHC / SD Memory Card | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $79 | $44 |