Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm JX550

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm JX550, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was announced 3 years prior to the Fujifilm JX550 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z29 scores vs the Fujifilm JX550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 features physical dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX550 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm JX550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z29 and the Fujifilm JX550.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm JX550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm JX550.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm JX550 will offer you more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.