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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm A170 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
  • Introduced March 2009
Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm A170, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is relatively close but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was announced 4 months prior to the Fujifilm A170 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z29 grades against the Fujifilm A170 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Fujifilm A170

 EX-Z29 Fujifilm A170 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Casio EX-Z29

 Fujifilm A170 EX-Z29 
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm A170

 EX-Z29 Fujifilm A170 
LaunchedMarch 2009July 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z29 features exterior measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Fujifilm A170 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm A170 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z29 against the Fujifilm A170.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm A170 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm A170.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 features the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography info
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography info
Fujifilm A170 Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z29
Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography information
31
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging features
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging features
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm A170
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Fujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Fujifilm FinePix A170
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-03-03 2009-07-22
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3664 x 2748
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $79 $80