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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S32

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S32 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2009
Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S32 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Casio EX-Z33 versus Nikon S32, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and S32 (13MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z33 was introduced 5 years before the S32 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z33 scores vs the S32 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Nikon S32

 EX-Z33 S32 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Casio EX-Z33

 S32 EX-Z33 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2009More recent by 54 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon S32

 EX-Z33 S32 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 has exterior 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) and the Nikon S32 has sizing of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the S32.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and S32 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and S32.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z33 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S32 will deliver more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography info
Nikon S32 Portrait photography info
26
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
good resolution (13MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography details
Nikon S32 Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors (106g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography info
Nikon S32 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13MP)
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
Travel photography with Nikon S32
56
lighter than competitors (106g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
58
environment sealing
good resolution (13MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography info
Nikon S32 Landscape photography info
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging info
Nikon S32 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competitors (106g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon S32
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Nikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Nikon Coolpix S32
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-31 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4160 x 3120
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 106 grams (0.23 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 - 220 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $120 $180