Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S8400W

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z29 versus Fujifilm S8400W, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The EX-Z29 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8400W and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-Z29 grades against the Fujifilm S8400W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 features external dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8400W has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z29 versus Fujifilm S8400W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z29 and the Fujifilm S8400W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm S8400W is 95 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm S8400W will deliver more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.