Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-Z550

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z33 and Casio EX-Z550, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Casio. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and EX-Z550 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was unveiled 4 months prior to the EX-Z550 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z33 grades versus the EX-Z550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z550 has dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z33 and Casio EX-Z550 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z33 against the EX-Z550.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and EX-Z550 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and EX-Z550.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z550 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.