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Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm XP30 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 XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Older Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP50
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z33 and Fujifilm XP30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was announced 23 months earlier than the Fujifilm XP30 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z33 grades vs the Fujifilm XP30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Fujifilm XP30

 EX-Z33 Fujifilm XP30 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Casio EX-Z33

 Fujifilm XP30 EX-Z33 
RevealedAugust 2011August 2009Fresher by 23 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Fujifilm XP30

 EX-Z33 Fujifilm XP30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 has physical 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) and the Fujifilm XP30 has dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z33 and Fujifilm XP30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z33 against the Fujifilm XP30.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and Fujifilm XP30 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and Fujifilm XP30.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP30 to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography details
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography info
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
56
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
weather proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging features
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Fujifilm XP30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Fujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-31 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 grams (0.23 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
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 life - 200 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $120 $240