Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5100
97 Imaging
32 Features
17 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5100 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
- Revealed August 2009
(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
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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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2010 | August 2009 | Newer by 11 months | |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon S5100
| EX-Z33 | S5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and S5100 is 97 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Nikon 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 |