Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon AW100
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon AW100 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
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
- Announced August 2011
- Renewed by Nikon AW110
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In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon AW100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and AW100 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z33 was released 24 months before the AW100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z33 scores against the AW100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Nikon Coolpix AW100. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Nikon AW100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Nikon AW100
| EX-Z33 | AW100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Casio EX-Z33
| AW100 | EX-Z33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2011 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon AW100
| EX-Z33 | AW100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Nikon AW100 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the AW100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and AW100 is 97 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and AW100.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon AW100 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Nikon |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Nikon Coolpix AW100 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2009-08-31 | 2011-08-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.9-4.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.80 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 106g (0.23 lbs) | 178g (0.39 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" 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 ID | NP-82 | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $120 | $299 |