Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm F900EXR

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm F900EXR, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") boast different sensor size.

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The EX-Z29 was revealed 4 years prior to the Fujifilm F900EXR and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z29 grades against the Fujifilm F900EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Fujifilm F900EXR has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm F900EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the Fujifilm F900EXR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm F900EXR is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm F900EXR.

As you can see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm F900EXR will deliver extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.