Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm J30
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Released March 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
- Released July 2009
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The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm J30, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is pretty close but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z29 was launched 4 months before the Fujifilm J30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z29 scores vs the Fujifilm J30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Fujifilm FinePix J30. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Fujifilm J30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Fujifilm J30
| EX-Z29 | Fujifilm J30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Casio EX-Z29
| Fujifilm J30 | EX-Z29 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm J30
| EX-Z29 | Fujifilm J30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2009 |  | July 2009 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Fujifilm J30 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm J30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z29 against the Fujifilm J30.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm J30 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm J30.
All in all, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm J30 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Fujifilm FinePix J30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | FujiFilm |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Fujifilm FinePix J30 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-03-03 | 2009-07-22 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/2.9-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 115k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1400s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.80 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 model | NP-60 | NP-45A |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SDHC / SD Memory Card | SD/SDHC Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $79 | $150 |