Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony WX9

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and WX9 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z29 was introduced 22 months before the WX9 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z29 matches up against the WX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 offers external measurements 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 WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z29 versus Sony WX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the WX9.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and WX9.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony WX9 will give you more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.