Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z33

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Casio EX-Z33, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the EX-Z33 (10MP) is very similar but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and EX-Z33 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z270 was released 7 months before the EX-Z33 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z270 scores vs the EX-Z33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Casio Exilim EX-Z33. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Casio EX-Z33 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z270 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z33 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z270 versus Casio EX-Z33 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the EX-Z33.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and EX-Z33 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and EX-Z33.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 contains the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The older EX-Z270 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.