Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm A170
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33 Features
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm A170 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Fujifilm FinePix A170. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Fujifilm A170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Fujifilm A170
EX-Z29 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Casio EX-Z29
Fujifilm A170 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm A170
EX-Z29 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Launched | March 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | |
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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 |