Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z33
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35 Features
19 Overall
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97 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 848 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
- Introduced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed August 2009

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Casio EX-Z33, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the EX-Z33 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z16 was manufactured 13 months later than the EX-Z33 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z16 scores versus the EX-Z33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z33 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Casio Exilim EX-Z33. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Casio EX-Z33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Casio EX-Z33
EX-Z16 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Casio EX-Z16
EX-Z33 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.5" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+2.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Casio EX-Z33
EX-Z16 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z33 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z16 versus Casio EX-Z33 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z16 and the EX-Z33.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and EX-Z33 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and EX-Z33.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-Z16 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-Z16 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Casio |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-09-20 | 2009-08-31 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | - | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 0 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 848x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 106 grams (0.23 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-82 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $100 | $120 |