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Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon A3300 IS versus Casio EX-Z33, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and EX-Z33 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was revealed 17 months after the EX-Z33 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A3300 IS matches up vs the EX-Z33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Casio EX-Z33

 A3300 IS EX-Z33 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon A3300 IS

 EX-Z33 A3300 IS 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Casio EX-Z33

 A3300 IS EX-Z33 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS has got outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z33 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3300 IS versus Casio EX-Z33 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3300 IS vs the EX-Z33.

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and EX-Z33 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and EX-Z33.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon A3300 IS to produce more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher A3300 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography information
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-Z33 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than competitors (106g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography information
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competitors (106g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography advice
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
25
lighter than competitors (106g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z33
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-08-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 106 grams (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" 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 life 230 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L NP-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $120