Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A99

In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z29 versus Sony A99, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and A99 (24MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and A99 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was introduced 4 years prior to the A99 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z29 grades vs the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 has got physical measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Sony A99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z29 and the A99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and A99 is 95 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and A99.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A99 will give you greater detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.