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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(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
  • Announced March 2009
Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2002
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z29 was revealed 6 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z29 grades versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 EX-Z29 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
LaunchedMarch 2009August 2002More recent by 81 months
Display size2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Casio EX-Z29

 Fujifilm S2 Pro EX-Z29 
Display resolution117k115kCrisper display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 EX-Z29 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 comes with outer 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 S2 Pro has proportions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z29 against the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 95 and 56 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-Z29 will offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-Z29 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography information
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
49
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography details
Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography details
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (850 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography highlights
57
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
50
lighter than competition in class (850 grams)
environment proofing
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography info
31
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is small (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging details
Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging details
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Class Ultracompact Pro DSLR
Announced 2009-03-03 2002-08-02
Physical type Ultracompact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4256 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) -
Amount of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dots 117k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 92 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 850g (1.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC / SD Memory Card SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $79 $2,000