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Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Key Specs

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
  • Released August 2009
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was revealed 22 months before the EX-ZR100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z33 matches up vs the EX-ZR100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 EX-Z33 EX-ZR100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Casio EX-Z33

 EX-ZR100 EX-Z33 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2009More recent by 22 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Casio EX-ZR100

 EX-Z33 EX-ZR100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 has got physical 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) and the Casio EX-ZR100 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the EX-ZR100.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and EX-ZR100 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and EX-ZR100.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR100 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography features
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
56
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography advice
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors in class (106g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Casio EX-ZR100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-31 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 40.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 106 grams (0.23 lbs) 204 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 ID NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $120 $300