Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm F300EXR
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Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Introduced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Released July 2010
- Other Name is FinePix F305EXR

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-Z29 and FujiFilm F300EXR, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is fairly close but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and F300EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-Z29 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the F300EXR making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z29 scores against the F300EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
EX-Z29 | F300EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Casio EX-Z29
F300EXR | EX-Z29 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and FujiFilm F300EXR
EX-Z29 | F300EXR | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm F300EXR has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z29 and FujiFilm F300EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the F300EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and F300EXR is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and F300EXR.
As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the FujiFilm F300EXR will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR |
Otherwise known as | - | FinePix F305EXR |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-03-03 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | EXR |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 115k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 3.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 215 grams (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-60 | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SDHC / SD Memory Card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $79 | $280 |