Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S1

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z29 was announced 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm S1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z29 matches up vs the Fujifilm S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Fujifilm FinePix S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Fujifilm S1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 has physical dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1 has specifications of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z29 and the Fujifilm S1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm S1 is 95 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm S1.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm S1 will show extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.