Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z33 versus Fujifilm HS50 EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z33 was unveiled 4 years before the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the Fujifilm HS50 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 enjoys outer 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 HS50 EXR has proportions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z33 versus Fujifilm HS50 EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 97 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z33 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will provide more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.