Canon EOS Rebel SL1 vs Casio Exilim EX-Z29

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS Rebel SL1 and the Casio Exilim EX-Z29, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Canon EOS Rebel SL1 was introduced in July 2013 and Casio Exilim EX-Z29 was introduced in March 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS Rebel SL1 over Casio Exilim EX-Z29.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-Z29 over Canon EOS Rebel SL1.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Canon EOS Rebel SL1 has a 3.0" screen with 1,040k dot resolution and Casio Exilim EX-Z29 has a 2.70" screen with 115k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Canon EOS Rebel SL1 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder on Canon EOS Rebel SL1

Canon EOS Rebel SL1 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.87x (0.55x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Casio Exilim EX-Z29.

Canon EOS Rebel SL1 features a 18.0 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.3 x 14.9 mm and a total area of 332.3 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Casio Exilim EX-Z29 features a 10.10 megapixel 1/2.5-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 5.744 x 4.308 mm and a total area of 18.6 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.

Canon EOS Rebel SL1 is equipped with DIGIC 5 processor and can take pictures up to 5184 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5184 x 2912, 4608 x 3456,3456 x 3456, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1728, 2592 x 1456, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1728, 1696 x 1280, 1280 x 1280, 720 x 480, 720 x 400, 640 x 480, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Casio Exilim EX-Z29 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2048, 3072 x 2304, 2304 x 1728, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Canon EOS Rebel SL1 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 nothing can be done.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon EOS Rebel SL1 comes with LP-E12 battery pack with battery life of 380 shots and Casio Exilim EX-Z29 comes with NP-60 battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Canon EOS Rebel SL1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Casio Exilim EX-Z29 has a single SDHC /SD Memory Card card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Canon EOS Rebel SL1, and up to 1/2000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-Z29. Canon EOS Rebel SL1 can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps.

Focusing

Canon EOS Rebel SL1 has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 9 (1 cross-type) focusing points and Casio Exilim EX-Z29 has . Canon EOS Rebel SL1 has detection range from -0.5 to +18 EV.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.40 m on Canon EOS Rebel SL1 and 2.80 m on Casio Exilim EX-Z29. Canon EOS Rebel SL1 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Canon EOS Rebel SL1.

Canon EOS Rebel SL1 body has dimensions of 117 x 91 x 69 mm (4.61 x 3.58 x 2.72") and Casio Exilim EX-Z29 body has dimensions of 101 x 57 x 23 mm (3.98 x 2.24 x 0.91"). Canon EOS Rebel SL1 weighs 407 g (0.90 lb / 14.36 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-Z29 weighs 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz).

Canon EOS Rebel SL1

Casio Exilim EX-Z29

117 mm

91 mm

101 mm

57 mm