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Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ300 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
  • Released March 2009
FujiFilm JZ300
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-Z29 JZ300 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Casio EX-Z29

 JZ300 EX-Z29 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010March 2009Fresher by 11 months
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-Z29 JZ300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography features
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography details
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
61
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
31
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and FujiFilm JZ300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
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