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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S33

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S33 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the S33 (13MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z280 was introduced 6 years earlier than the S33 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the S33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon S33

 EX-Z280 S33 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Casio EX-Z280

 S33 EX-Z280 
IntroducedFebruary 2015August 2009More recent by 66 months
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon S33

 EX-Z280 S33 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S33 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the S33.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and S33 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and S33.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z280 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S33 will show extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography details
Nikon S33 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/3.1")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (133g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/3.1")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography features
Nikon S33 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (4.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/3.1")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S33 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
58
weather proofing
MP count decent (13MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (221g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography features
Nikon S33 Landscape photography features
32
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/3.1")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S33 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (221g)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon S33
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Nikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Nikon Coolpix S33
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4160 x 3120
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 221g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $180 $150