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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W560

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W560 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
  • Released March 2009
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W560 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and W560 (14MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and W560 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z29 was announced 22 months earlier than the W560 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z29 grades vs the W560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sony W560

 EX-Z29 W560 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Casio EX-Z29

 W560 EX-Z29 
ReleasedJanuary 2011March 2009More recent by 22 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony W560

 EX-Z29 W560 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z29 provides 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) while the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony W560 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z29 against the W560.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and W560.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony W560 will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W560 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography details
Sony W560 Street photography details
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W560 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography advice
Sony W560 Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography features
Sony W560 Landscape photography features
31
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging info
Sony W560 Vlogging info
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Sony W560
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-03-03 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 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
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 110 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $79 $139