Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S3500

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was launched 4 years before the S3500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z33 scores against the S3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Nikon S3500 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z33 versus Nikon S3500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z33 against the S3500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and S3500 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and S3500.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S3500 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.