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Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S2800HD 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
  • Released March 2009
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2900HD
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Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S2800HD, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and S2800HD (14MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and S2800HD (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z29 was manufactured 11 months prior to the S2800HD so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z29 matches up against the S2800HD when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 EX-Z29 S2800HD 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Casio EX-Z29

 S2800HD EX-Z29 
RevealedFebruary 2010March 2009More modern by 11 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and FujiFilm S2800HD

 EX-Z29 S2800HD 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2800HD has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S2800HD in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the S2800HD.

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and S2800HD is 95 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and S2800HD.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the FujiFilm S2800HD will show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography highlights
26
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
29
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography factors
FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z29
Sports photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography advice
57
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
60
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
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focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and FujiFilm S2800HD
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Also referred to as - FinePix S2900HD
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 437 grams (0.96 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 4 x AA
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, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $79 $260