Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z33

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-100 versus Casio EX-Z33, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Casio. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the EX-Z33 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and EX-Z33 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was unveiled 4 years after the EX-Z33 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-100 scores against the EX-Z33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Casio Exilim EX-Z33. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Casio EX-Z33 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 features physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z33 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-100 and the EX-Z33.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and EX-Z33 is 83 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and EX-Z33.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-100 will resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent EX-100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.