Canon M vs Casio EX-Z33

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon M versus Casio EX-Z33, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the M (18MP) and EX-Z33 (10MP) and the M (APS-C) and EX-Z33 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The M was introduced 2 years after the EX-Z33 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M scores versus the EX-Z33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M and Casio Exilim EX-Z33. The whole galleries are available at Canon M Gallery and Casio EX-Z33 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon M has got outside dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z33 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the M vs the EX-Z33.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M and EX-Z33 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M and EX-Z33.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon M will resolve greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer M is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.