Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S33

In this write-up, we are comparing the Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S33, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the S33 (13MP) is very similar but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and S33 (1/3.1") feature different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was released 12 months before the S33 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-100 grades vs the S33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Nikon Coolpix S33. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Nikon S33 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 comes with outside measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Nikon S33 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-100 and the S33.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and S33 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and S33.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-100 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon S33 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.