Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W380

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.