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Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S1500 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 S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-Z33 versus Fujifilm S1500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was announced 7 months after the Fujifilm S1500 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the Fujifilm S1500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Fujifilm S1500

 EX-Z33 Fujifilm S1500 
AnnouncedAugust 2009February 2009Newer by 7 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Casio EX-Z33

 Fujifilm S1500 EX-Z33 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Fujifilm S1500

 EX-Z33 Fujifilm S1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1500 has dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Fujifilm S1500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the Fujifilm S1500.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and Fujifilm S1500 is 97 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and Fujifilm S1500.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of files but you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-Z33 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography info
Fujifilm S1500 Street photography info
55
lighter than average (106g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography details
Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average (106 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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flash built-in
very long reach (396mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography factors
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging features
Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging features
25
lighter than average (106g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Fujifilm S1500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Fujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-31 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 106g (0.23 lb) 345g (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $120 $200