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Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR800 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-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced August 2013
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z33 and Casio EX-ZR800, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Casio. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was introduced 4 years before the EX-ZR800 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z33 grades against the EX-ZR800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 EX-Z33 EX-ZR800 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Casio EX-Z33

 EX-ZR800 EX-Z33 
IntroducedAugust 2013August 2009Newer by 47 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Casio EX-ZR800

 EX-Z33 EX-ZR800 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR800 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the EX-ZR800.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and EX-ZR800 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and EX-ZR800.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR800 to resolve more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography information
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (106g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography information
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition (106g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
55
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
25
lighter than competition (106 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Casio EX-ZR800
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-31 2013-08-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXILIM Engine HS 3
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 gr (0.23 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 470 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $120 $429