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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon L21

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon L21 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
Nikon L21
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon L21 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and L21 (8MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was launched 5 months prior to the L21 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z33 matches up vs the L21 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Nikon L21

 EX-Z33 L21 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Casio EX-Z33

 L21 EX-Z33 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon L21

 EX-Z33 L21 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 has got outside 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) whilst the Nikon L21 has specifications of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the L21.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and L21 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and L21.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z33 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography factors
Nikon L21 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors (106 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography info
Nikon L21 Sports photography info
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography info
Nikon L21 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competitors (106 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (8MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Landscape photography camera
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging features
Nikon L21 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
21
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon L21
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Nikon Coolpix L21
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-31 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106g (0.23 lbs) 169g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $120 $180