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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR 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
  • Launched March 2009
Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z29 was manufactured 4 years before the Fujifilm HS35EXR which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z29 scores against the Fujifilm HS35EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 EX-Z29 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Casio EX-Z29

 Fujifilm HS35EXR EX-Z29 
ReleasedJanuary 2013March 2009More modern by 46 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k115kCrisper screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm HS35EXR

 EX-Z29 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys 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 HS35EXR has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 95 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will deliver greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography features
25
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
55
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography details
Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography details
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery power (600 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z29
Travel photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
57
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
53
good battery power (600 shots)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography highlights
31
manual focus
good max aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
53
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
good battery power (600 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging advice
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
25
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (687g)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm HS35EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-03-03 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 115k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 687g (1.51 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 600 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $79 $380