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Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR400, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Casio. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the EX-ZR400 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z33 scores versus the EX-ZR400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 EX-Z33 EX-ZR400 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Casio EX-Z33

 EX-ZR400 EX-Z33 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 41 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Casio EX-ZR400

 EX-Z33 EX-ZR400 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 features outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR400 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the EX-ZR400.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and EX-ZR400 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and EX-ZR400.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to offer more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (106 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
56
lighter than competition (106g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography features
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition (106 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Casio EX-ZR400
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-31 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 grams (0.23 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical 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 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 - 500 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $120 $0