Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S33

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S33, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and S33 (13MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H30 was revealed 5 years before the S33 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the S33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Nikon Coolpix S33. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Nikon S33 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Nikon S33 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H30 vs the S33.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and S33 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and S33.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H30 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Casio EX-H30 will give you more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.