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Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZS15

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZS15 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-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released July 2011
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-Z33 versus Casio EX-ZS15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Casio. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and EX-ZS15 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was announced 22 months earlier than the EX-ZS15 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z33 grades versus the EX-ZS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 EX-Z33 EX-ZS15 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display size2.5""Larger display (+2.5")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Casio EX-Z33

 EX-ZS15 EX-Z33 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Casio EX-ZS15

 EX-Z33 EX-ZS15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 comes with external 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-ZS15 has sizing of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z33 versus Casio EX-ZS15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z33 and the EX-ZS15.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZS15 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and EX-ZS15 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and EX-ZS15.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZS15 to produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZS15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography information
Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography information
55
lighter than average (106g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography features
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
32
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average (106g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography information
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
32
great maximum aperture (f)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
26
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Casio EX-ZS15
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-31 2011-07-18
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 64 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch -
Resolution of screen 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106g (0.23 lb) 154g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 model NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $120 $248