Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ300
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33 Features
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93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ300 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
- Released March 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Announced February 2010
- Other Name is FinePix JZ305

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z29 versus FujiFilm JZ300, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and JZ300 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-Z29 was unveiled 11 months before the JZ300 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z29 matches up vs the JZ300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and FujiFilm FinePix JZ300. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the FujiFilm JZ300
EX-Z29 | JZ300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Casio EX-Z29
JZ300 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | Fresher by 11 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and FujiFilm JZ300
EX-Z29 | JZ300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ300 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z29 versus FujiFilm JZ300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z29 and the JZ300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and JZ300 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and JZ300.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the FujiFilm JZ300 will resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 |
Other name | - | FinePix JZ305 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-03-03 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 2.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 168g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-60 | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SDHC / SD Memory Card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $79 | $180 |