Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm S2500HD
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Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm S2500HD 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
- Released August 2009
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
EX-Z33 | S2500HD | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Casio EX-Z33
S2500HD | EX-Z33 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and FujiFilm S2500HD
EX-Z33 | S2500HD | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | |
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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 |