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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W570

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W570 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 W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W570 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and W570 (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and W570 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was unveiled 22 months before the W570 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z29 scores vs the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sony W570

 EX-Z29 W570 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Casio EX-Z29

 W570 EX-Z29 
IntroducedJanuary 2011March 2009More recent by 22 months
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony W570

 EX-Z29 W570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z29 has exterior 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) whilst the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z29 versus Sony W570 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the W570.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and W570.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony W570 will give greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography factors
Sony W570 Portrait photography factors
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
30
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography information
Sony W570 Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography info
Sony W570 Sports photography info
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W570 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
66
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography features
Sony W570 Landscape photography features
31
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
Vlogging with Sony W570
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
29
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Sony W570
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-03-03 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $79 $159