Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm HS10
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Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm HS10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm HS10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and FujiFilm FinePix HS10. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and FujiFilm HS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the FujiFilm HS10
EX-Z29 | HS10 |
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Casio EX-Z29
HS10 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 16 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and FujiFilm HS10
EX-Z29 | HS10 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm HS10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | |
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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 |