Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-Z33

In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-10 and Casio EX-Z33, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Casio. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the EX-Z33 (10MP) is very comparable but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and EX-Z33 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-10 was brought out 4 years later than the EX-Z33 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-10 scores versus the EX-Z33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Casio Exilim EX-Z33. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Casio EX-Z33 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-10 has outer measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z33 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-10 against the EX-Z33.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and EX-Z33 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and EX-Z33.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Casio EX-10 will provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.