Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm SL300
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm SL300 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
- Revealed August 2009
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm SL300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Fujifilm SL300
EX-Z33 | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Casio EX-Z33
Fujifilm SL300 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 28 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Fujifilm SL300
EX-Z33 | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | |
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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 |