Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon P300
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon P300 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
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Released May 2011
- Replacement is Nikon P310

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon P300 Overview
Here is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-Z33 versus Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the P300 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z33 was announced 21 months prior to the P300 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z33 scores versus the P300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon P300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Nikon Coolpix P300. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Nikon P300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Nikon P300
EX-Z33 | P300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Casio EX-Z33
P300 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Released | May 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 21 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon P300
EX-Z33 | P300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Nikon P300 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z33 versus Nikon P300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the P300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and P300 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and P300.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon P300 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon P300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Nikon Coolpix P300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Nikon Coolpix P300 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-08-31 | 2011-05-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
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 | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 24-100mm (4.2x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 6.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 106g (0.23 pounds) | 189g (0.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 life | - | 240 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-82 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $120 | $500 |