Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm X30

The following is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-Z33 and Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is very comparable but the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z33 was introduced 6 years earlier than the Fujifilm X30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z33 grades versus the Fujifilm X30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Fujifilm X30. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Fujifilm X30 has dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z33 and Fujifilm X30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z33 against the Fujifilm X30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and Fujifilm X30 is 97 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and Fujifilm X30.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z33 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm X30 will provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.