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Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm A170 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
  • Announced August 2009
Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released July 2009
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was unveiled 2 months after the Fujifilm A170 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z33 scores vs the Fujifilm A170 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Fujifilm A170

 EX-Z33 Fujifilm A170 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Casio EX-Z33

 Fujifilm A170 EX-Z33 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Fujifilm A170

 EX-Z33 Fujifilm A170 
ReleasedAugust 2009July 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Fujifilm A170 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the Fujifilm A170.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and Fujifilm A170 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and Fujifilm A170.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography information
Fujifilm A170 Street photography information
55
lighter than average in class (106g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than average in class (106g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
27
manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
25
lighter than average in class (106g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Fujifilm A170
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Fujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Fujifilm FinePix A170
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-31 2009-07-22
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3664 x 2748
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106g (0.23 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $120 $80