Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z29 versus Fujifilm HS50 EXR, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was launched 4 years before the Fujifilm HS50 EXR which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z29 grades versus the Fujifilm HS50 EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about 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") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has specifications of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 95 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will give more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.