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Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak Z950

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Casio EX-Z33 and Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Kodak. The resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was launched 9 months before the Z950 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z33 matches up versus the Z950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Kodak Z950

 EX-Z33 Z950 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Casio EX-Z33

 Z950 EX-Z33 
AnnouncedJune 2010August 2009More modern by 9 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Kodak Z950

 EX-Z33 Z950 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Kodak Z950 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the Z950.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and Z950 is 97 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and Z950.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Kodak Z950 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography highlights
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (243g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
Sports photography with Kodak Z950
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (106g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
has built in flash
great reach (350mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (243g)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography advice
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography advice
27
focusing manually
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
37
manual focus
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging advice
Kodak Z950 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (243 grams)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Kodak Z950
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Kodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Brand Name Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Kodak EasyShare Z950
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-31 2010-06-16
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 gr (0.23 lb) 243 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4")
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 ID NP-82 KLIC-7003
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 card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $120 $250