Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony WX1

The following is a detailed review of the Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is relatively close but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and WX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z29 was introduced 5 months before the WX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z29 matches up versus the WX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 has physical dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the WX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and WX1.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 has the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF trickier.