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Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S1600

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S1600 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(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
  • Revealed March 2009
FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1770
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Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S1600 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S1600, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the S1600 (12MP) is very comparable but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and S1600 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z29 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the S1600 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z29 matches up versus the S1600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the FujiFilm S1600

 EX-Z29 S1600 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Casio EX-Z29

 S1600 EX-Z29 
ReleasedFebruary 2010March 2009Newer by 11 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and FujiFilm S1600

 EX-Z29 S1600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S1600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the FujiFilm S1600 has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the S1600.

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S1600 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and S1600 is 95 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S1600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S1600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and S1600.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the FujiFilm S1600 will produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S1600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography factors
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z29
Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z29
Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
57
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
55
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography details
FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography details
31
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
36
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and FujiFilm S1600
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29FujiFilm FinePix S1600
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 FujiFilm FinePix S1600
Also Known as - FinePix S1770
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-03-03 2010-02-02
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
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 surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
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 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture - f/4.0-4.8
Macro focus range - 2cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 337 grams (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 shooting
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at release $79 $130