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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S30

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S30 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Released February 2012
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the S30 (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") have different sensor size.

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The EX-Z33 was revealed 3 years earlier than the S30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the S30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Nikon S30

 EX-Z33 S30 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Casio EX-Z33

 S30 EX-Z33 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon S30

 EX-Z33 S30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Nikon S30 has specifications of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the S30.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and S30 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and S30.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The EX-Z33 contains the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The older EX-Z33 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Nikon S30
55
lighter than average (106 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (214 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography info
Nikon S30 Sports photography info
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
29
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
weather sealing
slow fps (1.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
Travel photography with Nikon S30
56
lighter than average (106 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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weather sealing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (214 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S30 Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
26
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Nikon S30
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lighter than average (106 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (214g)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon S30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Nikon Coolpix S30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 grams (0.23 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 photos
Type of battery - AA
Battery model NP-82 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $120 $119