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Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2009
Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Introduced March 2005
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z33 and Fujifilm S3 Pro, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro DSLR by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z33 was unveiled 4 years later than the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z33 grades vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 EX-Z33 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
IntroducedAugust 2009March 2005More recent by 55 months
Screen sizing2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Casio EX-Z33

 Fujifilm S3 Pro EX-Z33 
Screen resolution235k230kSharper screen (+5k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 EX-Z33 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 comes with outside measurements 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 S3 Pro has dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z33 and Fujifilm S3 Pro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 97 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z33 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-Z33 will show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z33 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography factors
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography advice
55
lighter than competitors (106g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (930g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography details
Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography details
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
Travel photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
56
lighter than competitors (106 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
lighter than competition in class (930 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography information
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
tiny screen (2")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Fujifilm S3 Pro
25
lighter than competitors (106g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Announced 2009-08-31 2005-03-16
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4256 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Total lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 94%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106g (0.23 pounds) 930g (2.05 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 60
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 346
Other
Battery ID NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $120 $0