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Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm S2500HD 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
  • Released August 2009
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD
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Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-Z33 versus FujiFilm S2500HD, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z33 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the S2500HD and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the S2500HD in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 EX-Z33 S2500HD 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Casio EX-Z33

 S2500HD EX-Z33 
ReleasedJuly 2010August 2009Newer by 10 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and FujiFilm S2500HD

 EX-Z33 S2500HD 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 has got 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) and the FujiFilm S2500HD has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z33 versus FujiFilm S2500HD in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the S2500HD.

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and S2500HD is 97 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and S2500HD.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the FujiFilm S2500HD to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
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lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography info
FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography info
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lighter than competition in class (106g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography features
FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
36
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging information
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging information
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lighter than competition in class (106g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Also referred to as - FinePix S2600HD
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-31 2010-07-06
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 grams (0.23 lbs) 337 grams (0.74 lbs)
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 Overall 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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $120 $200