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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z29

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2009
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-FC100 and Casio EX-Z29, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the EX-Z29 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") provide different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FC100 was unveiled very close to the EX-Z29 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the EX-Z29 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Casio EX-Z29

 EX-FC100 EX-Z29 
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Casio EX-FC100

 EX-Z29 EX-FC100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Casio EX-Z29

 EX-FC100 EX-Z29 
LaunchedJanuary 2009March 2009Same age
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 features external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z29 has sizing of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the EX-Z29.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z29 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and EX-Z29 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z29 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and EX-Z29.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-FC100 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-Z29 will show extra detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z29 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography info
Casio EX-Z29 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z29
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography highlights
52
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
57
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography highlights
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
31
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Casio EX-Z29
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Casio Exilim EX-Z29
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Casio Exilim EX-Z29
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-03-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 38-113mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-8.5 -
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-40 NP-60
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SDHC / SD Memory Card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $79