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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S33

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released November 2009
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S33 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and S33 (13MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FC150 was launched 6 years prior to the S33 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-FC150 scores versus the S33 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Nikon S33

 EX-FC150 S33 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Casio EX-FC150

 S33 EX-FC150 
ReleasedFebruary 2015November 2009More recent by 63 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon S33

 EX-FC150 S33 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the S33.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and S33 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and S33.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-FC150 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S33 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Portrait photography camera
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
MP count good (13 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/3.1")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography info
Nikon S33 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/3.1")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Sports photography camera
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (4.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/3.1")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Nikon S33
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
58
environment sealing
MP count good (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (221g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
Landscape photography with Nikon S33
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/3.1")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S33 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
29
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (221 grams)
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon S33
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Nikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Nikon Coolpix S33
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-11-16 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per second 4.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173 grams (0.38 lb) 221 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 220 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $350 $150