Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm JZ500
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Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm JZ500 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
- Revealed August 2009
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the FujiFilm JZ500
EX-Z33 | JZ500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Casio EX-Z33
JZ500 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 9 months |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and FujiFilm JZ500
EX-Z33 | JZ500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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.

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Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | |
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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 |