Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon L21
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon L21 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
- Announced August 2009
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon L21 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Nikon Coolpix L21. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Nikon L21 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Nikon L21
EX-Z33 | L21 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Casio EX-Z33
L21 | EX-Z33 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon L21
EX-Z33 | L21 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | February 2010 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.5" | 2.5" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
See the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon L21 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon L21 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Nikon Coolpix L21 | |
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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 |