Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony W570

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.