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Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm S1800

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm S1800 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
  • Introduced August 2009
FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
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Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm S1800 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm S1800, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the S1800 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z33 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the S1800 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-Z33 grades vs the S1800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the FujiFilm S1800

 EX-Z33 S1800 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Casio EX-Z33

 S1800 EX-Z33 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and FujiFilm S1800

 EX-Z33 S1800 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm S1800 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the FujiFilm S1800 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm S1800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z33 against the S1800.

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm S1800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and S1800 is 97 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm S1800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm S1800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and S1800.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S1800 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm S1800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography highlights
25
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
no manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography information
FujiFilm S1800 Street photography information
55
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S1800 as a Landscape photography camera
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
36
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors in class (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm S1800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and FujiFilm S1800
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33FujiFilm FinePix S1800
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 FujiFilm FinePix S1800
Also called as - FinePix S1880
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-31 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 grams (0.23 lb) 337 grams (0.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $120 $180