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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm XQ1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Fujifilm XQ1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm XQ1 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 XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XQ2
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) is very comparable but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") use totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z29 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm XQ1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-Z29 grades versus the Fujifilm XQ1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 EX-Z29 Fujifilm XQ1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Casio EX-Z29

 Fujifilm XQ1 EX-Z29 
IntroducedNovember 2013March 2009Newer by 57 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k115kClearer display (+805k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm XQ1

 EX-Z29 Fujifilm XQ1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 comes with exterior measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Fujifilm XQ1 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm XQ1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z29 and the Fujifilm XQ1.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm XQ1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm XQ1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm XQ1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm XQ1.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm XQ1 will provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm XQ1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
43
you can focus manually
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography features
Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography features
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (2/3")
heavier than others in class (206 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z29
Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ1
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (240 shots)
supports phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography advice
57
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
64
great battery life (240 CIPA)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (206g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography features
31
manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
56
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (240 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging advice
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (206 grams)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm XQ1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Fujifilm XQ1
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Fujifilm XQ1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-03-03 2013-11-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.5" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 6.3 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 240 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 NP-48
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $79 $500