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Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z33 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Casio EX-Z33

 EX-Z270 EX-Z33 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Casio EX-Z270

 EX-Z33 EX-Z270 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Casio EX-Z33

 EX-Z270 EX-Z33 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z33 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z33 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
56
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
25
lighter than competition in class (106g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Casio EX-Z33
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Casio Exilim EX-Z33
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-08-31
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 lbs) 106g (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-80 NP-82
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $120