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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2014
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
  • Released August 2009
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z33, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and EX-Z33 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX400 IS was brought out 4 years after the EX-Z33 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX400 IS grades versus the EX-Z33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Casio EX-Z33

 SX400 IS EX-Z33 
ReleasedJuly 2014August 2009More modern by 60 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon SX400 IS

 EX-Z33 SX400 IS 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-Z33

 SX400 IS EX-Z33 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z33 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX400 IS against the EX-Z33.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and EX-Z33 is 81 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and EX-Z33.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX400 IS to give greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than competitors (106 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography features
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography advice
60
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
lighter than competitors (106g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography features
40
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
you can focus manually
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
25
lighter than competitors (106g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z33
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-07-29 2009-08-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313g (0.69 pounds) 106g (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $229 $120