Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A77

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z29 versus Sony A77, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and A77 (24MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and A77 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was manufactured 3 years before the A77 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z29 grades versus the A77 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Sony SLT-A77. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z29 provides outside 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) while the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z29 versus Sony A77 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z29 against the A77.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and A77 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and A77.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A77 will provide more detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 will be behind in sensor innovation.