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Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S3200 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
  • Announced March 2009
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S3250
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Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z29 versus FujiFilm S3200, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and S3200 (14MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and S3200 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The EX-Z29 was unveiled 22 months before the S3200 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z29 grades vs the S3200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the FujiFilm S3200

 EX-Z29 S3200 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Casio EX-Z29

 S3200 EX-Z29 
LaunchedJanuary 2011March 2009More modern by 22 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and FujiFilm S3200

 EX-Z29 S3200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 features exterior dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the FujiFilm S3200 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the S3200.

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and S3200 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and S3200.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the FujiFilm S3200 will provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography information
FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography information
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
35
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography factors
FujiFilm S3200 Street photography factors
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography advice
FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography factors
FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography factors
57
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has manual focus
good max aperture (f)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging advice
FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging advice
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and FujiFilm S3200
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29FujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Also called as - FinePix S3250
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-03-03 2011-01-05
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 area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 125g (0.28 pounds) 540g (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 life - 300 shots
Type of battery - AA
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 Single Single
Retail pricing $79 $190