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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon A900

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
45
Features
58
Overall
50

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon A900 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
  • Launched August 2009
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Replacement is Nikon A1000
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon A900 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon A900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and A900 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the A900 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z33 scores against the A900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Nikon A900

 EX-Z33 A900 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Casio EX-Z33

 A900 EX-Z33 
LaunchedFebruary 2016August 2009Fresher by 78 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon A900

 EX-Z33 A900 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 offers external 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 Nikon A900 has proportions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z33 and the A900.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and A900 is 97 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and A900.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon A900 to show more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography factors
Nikon A900 Portrait photography factors
25
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography highlights
Nikon A900 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average (106 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
Sports photography with Nikon A900
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography highlights
Nikon A900 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than average (106 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
has bluetooth
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography information
Nikon A900 Landscape photography information
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging advice
Nikon A900 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than average (106g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon A900
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Nikon Coolpix A900
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-31 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106g (0.23 lb) 289g (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $120 $400