Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S4300
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S4300 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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched February 2012

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S4300 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z33 versus Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and S4300 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z33 was launched 3 years before the S4300 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z33 scores versus the S4300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S4300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Nikon Coolpix S4300. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Nikon S4300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Nikon S4300
EX-Z33 | S4300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Casio EX-Z33
S4300 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 29 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon S4300
EX-Z33 | S4300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4300 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z33 versus Nikon S4300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the S4300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and S4300 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and S4300.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S4300 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-31 | 2012-02-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 106g (0.23 lbs) | 139g (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 96 x 59 x 21mm (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 | - | 180 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-82 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $120 | $119 |