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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z33 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(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
Casio EX-Z33
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Casio EX-Z33

 EX-Z16 EX-Z33 
RevealedSeptember 2010August 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Casio EX-Z16

 EX-Z33 EX-Z16 
Screen dimension2.5""Bigger screen (+2.5")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Casio EX-Z33

 EX-Z16 EX-Z33 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z33 Street photography factors
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (106g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography factors
53
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
56
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography features
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (848 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
25
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Casio EX-Z33
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Casio Exilim EX-Z33
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