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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm Z300

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm Z300 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2009
Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed June 2009
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm Z300 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z29 versus Fujifilm Z300, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) is relatively close but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and Fujifilm Z300 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was released 3 months earlier than the Fujifilm Z300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z29 matches up versus the Fujifilm Z300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Fujifilm Z300

 EX-Z29 Fujifilm Z300 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Casio EX-Z29

 Fujifilm Z300 EX-Z29 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm Z300

 EX-Z29 Fujifilm Z300 
RevealedMarch 2009June 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm Z300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 has outside measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z300 has dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z29 against the Fujifilm Z300.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm Z300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm Z300 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm Z300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm Z300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm Z300.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 includes the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF harder.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm Z300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z300
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Z300 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z300 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography highlights
57
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
54
provides focus by touch
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography features
31
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging info
Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging info
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm Z300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm Z300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Fujifilm FinePix Z300
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Fujifilm FinePix Z300
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-03-03 2009-06-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 9cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-45
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $79 $0