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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm A100 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 A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm A100, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and Fujifilm A100 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was brought out at a similar time to the Fujifilm A100 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm A100 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z29 scores versus the Fujifilm A100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Fujifilm A100

 EX-Z29 Fujifilm A100 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Casio EX-Z29

 Fujifilm A100 EX-Z29 
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm A100

 EX-Z29 Fujifilm A100 
ReleasedMarch 2009February 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A100 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm A100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the Fujifilm A100.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm A100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm A100.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography info
25
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography features
Fujifilm A100 Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
54
lighter than competition in class (124g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography information
Fujifilm A100 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm A100 Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
55
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Landscape photography camera
31
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
Vlogging with Fujifilm A100
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
25
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm A100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Fujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Fujifilm FinePix A100
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-03-03 2009-02-04
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 surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
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 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $79 $0