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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S4300

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S4300 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
  • Announced August 2009
Nikon S4300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Nikon S4300

 EX-Z33 S4300 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Casio EX-Z33

 S4300 EX-Z33 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2009More recent by 29 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon S4300

 EX-Z33 S4300 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography features
Nikon S4300 Portrait photography features
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (106g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch focus
lighter than others in class (139 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography features
Nikon S4300 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than others in class (139g)
has touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Landscape photography camera
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging details
Nikon S4300 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
34
really wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (139 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon S4300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Nikon Coolpix S4300
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