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Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm SL300 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z33 versus Fujifilm SL300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was introduced 3 years before the Fujifilm SL300 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z33 matches up vs the Fujifilm SL300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Fujifilm SL300

 EX-Z33 Fujifilm SL300 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Casio EX-Z33

 Fujifilm SL300 EX-Z33 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 28 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Fujifilm SL300

 EX-Z33 Fujifilm SL300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL300 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Fujifilm SL300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the Fujifilm SL300.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and Fujifilm SL300 is 97 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm SL300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and Fujifilm SL300.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm SL300 to give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm SL300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography factors
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Fujifilm SL300
55
lighter than others in class (106 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (510 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography info
Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography info
Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography info
56
lighter than others in class (106g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (510 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL300
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging details
Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging details
25
lighter than others in class (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (510g)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Fujifilm SL300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Fujifilm FinePix SL300
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-31 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 gr (0.23 lbs) 510 gr (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 life - 300 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $120 $280