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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S3600 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 S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and S3600 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was unveiled 5 years prior to the S3600 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z33 grades vs the S3600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Nikon S3600

 EX-Z33 S3600 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Casio EX-Z33

 S3600 EX-Z33 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 53 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon S3600

 EX-Z33 S3600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3600 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the S3600.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and S3600 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and S3600.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S3600 to render greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Nikon S3600
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Nikon S3600
55
lighter than average in class (106g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography factors
Nikon S3600 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (106g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than average (125 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Nikon S3600
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging details
Nikon S3600 Vlogging details
25
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon S3600
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-31 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
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) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
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 gr (0.23 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 230 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $120 $200