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Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm HS10

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm HS10 Key Specs

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
FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix HS11
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Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm HS10 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm HS10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the HS10 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and HS10 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z29 was released 16 months prior to the HS10 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z29 grades versus the HS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the FujiFilm HS10

 EX-Z29 HS10 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Casio EX-Z29

 HS10 EX-Z29 
IntroducedJuly 2010March 2009More modern by 16 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and FujiFilm HS10

 EX-Z29 HS10 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm HS10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm HS10 has measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm HS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z29 against the HS10.

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm HS10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and HS10 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm HS10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm HS10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and HS10.

Clearly, both cameras have the same MP but different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The more aged EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm HS10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm HS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm HS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography factors
25
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
39
focusing manually
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm HS10 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
54
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (666 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography information
FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography advice
FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography advice
57
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
45
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (666g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography advice
31
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
44
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging features
FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging features
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
23
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (666g)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm HS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and FujiFilm HS10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29FujiFilm FinePix HS10
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 FujiFilm FinePix HS10
Also called - FinePix HS11
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-03-03 2010-07-06
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 666 grams (1.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0")
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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $79 $900