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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR 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 F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm F550 EXR, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was announced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm F550 EXR which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z29 grades vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 EX-Z29 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Casio EX-Z29

 Fujifilm F550 EXR EX-Z29 
AnnouncedJuly 2011March 2009Newer by 28 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kSharper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm F550 EXR

 EX-Z29 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z29 has 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) whilst the Fujifilm F550 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm F550 EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will result in extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography factors
25
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
38
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography details
Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography details
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
69
lighter than competition (215g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography highlights
31
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
49
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
exports RAW files
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging factors
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm F550 EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-03-03 2011-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 115k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 215g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 158
Other
Battery model NP-60 NP-50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $79 $450