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Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(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
  • Revealed August 2009
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
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Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z33 and FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and JZ500 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was released 9 months earlier than the JZ500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z33 matches up vs the JZ500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 EX-Z33 JZ500 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Casio EX-Z33

 JZ500 EX-Z33 
IntroducedJune 2010August 2009Fresher by 9 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and FujiFilm JZ500

 EX-Z33 JZ500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 provides outside 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) while the FujiFilm JZ500 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z33 and FujiFilm JZ500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the JZ500.

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and JZ500 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and JZ500.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
55
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography details
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography information
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography information
27
you can focus manually
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging info
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and FujiFilm JZ500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also called - FinePix JZ505
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 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 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $120 $230