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Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z33 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Old Model is Canon G15
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon G16 and Casio EX-Z33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the EX-Z33 (10MP) is relatively similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and EX-Z33 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The G16 was manufactured 4 years after the EX-Z33 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G16 scores vs the EX-Z33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Casio EX-Z33

 G16 EX-Z33 
IntroducedNovember 2013August 2009Newer by 52 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon G16

 EX-Z33 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Casio EX-Z33

 G16 EX-Z33 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 comes with exterior measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z33 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G16 vs the EX-Z33.

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and EX-Z33 is 85 and 97 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z33 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and EX-Z33.

All in all, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G16 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G16 will offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger G16 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography details
49
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z33 Street photography highlights
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (356g)
55
lighter than competitors (106g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (360 shots)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery pack (360 per charge)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than average (356 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
lighter than competitors (106g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography highlights
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average (356g)
25
lighter than competitors (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot G16Casio Exilim EX-Z33
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2009-08-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356g (0.78 lbs) 106g (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L NP-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $499 $120