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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S8100fd 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
  • Launched March 2009
Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Released January 2009
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S8100fd, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was released 2 months later than the Fujifilm S8100fd which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z29 grades against the Fujifilm S8100fd when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 EX-Z29 Fujifilm S8100fd 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Casio EX-Z29

 Fujifilm S8100fd EX-Z29 
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm S8100fd

 EX-Z29 Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedMarch 2009January 2009Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 provides physical measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8100fd has specifications of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm S8100fd is 95 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh trickier.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography info
25
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography information
Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography information
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z29
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
57
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
53
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography details
31
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
35
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging info
Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging info
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
24
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm S8100fd
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-03-03 2009-01-15
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800))
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 405g (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1")
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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $79 $300