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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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 SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Casio EX-Z33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z33 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was revealed 12 months later than the EX-Z33 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SD4000 IS scores against the EX-Z33 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Casio EX-Z33

 SD4000 IS EX-Z33 
IntroducedAugust 2010August 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 EX-Z33 SD4000 IS 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Casio EX-Z33

 SD4000 IS EX-Z33 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD4000 IS features outer dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z33 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD4000 IS and the EX-Z33.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and EX-Z33 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and EX-Z33.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer SD4000 IS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than others (106g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
64
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
56
lighter than others (106 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography highlights
40
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
27
manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
25
lighter than others (106 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z33
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Otherwise known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-02 2009-08-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 106g (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NB-6L NP-82
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $120