Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR15
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![Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z33/Casio-EX-Z33-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Released January 2012
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview
The following is a complete review of the Casio EX-Z33 and Casio EX-ZR15, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Casio. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The EX-Z33 was released 3 years earlier than the EX-ZR15 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z33 matches up vs the EX-ZR15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR15. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Casio EX-ZR15
EX-Z33 | EX-ZR15 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Casio EX-Z33
EX-ZR15 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 28 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Casio EX-ZR15
EX-Z33 | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR15 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z33 and Casio EX-ZR15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the EX-ZR15.
![Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z33-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR15-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and EX-ZR15 is 97 and 93 respectively.
![Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z33-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR15-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and EX-ZR15.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z33-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR15-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z33-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR15-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Casio |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-08-31 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 106 gr (0.23 lb) | 176 gr (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 325 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-82 | NP-110 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $120 | $249 |