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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5100 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was launched 11 months prior to the S5100 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z33 scores versus the S5100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Nikon S5100

 EX-Z33 S5100 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Casio EX-Z33

 S5100 EX-Z33 
RevealedAugust 2010August 2009Newer by 11 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon S5100

 EX-Z33 S5100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5100 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the S5100.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and S5100 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and S5100.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S5100 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography features
Nikon S5100 Street photography features
55
lighter than average (106g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
Sports photography with Nikon S5100
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
Travel photography with Nikon S5100
56
lighter than average (106g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than competition (132 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography highlights
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Nikon S5100
25
lighter than average (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon S5100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Nikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Nikon Coolpix S5100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2010-08-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 106g (0.23 lb) 132g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-82 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $120 $200