Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
EX-Z33 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | March 2005 | More recent by 55 months | |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Casio EX-Z33
Fujifilm S3 Pro | EX-Z33 | |||
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Screen resolution | 235k | 230k | Sharper screen (+5k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
EX-Z33 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | |
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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 |