Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5100
97 Imaging
33 Features
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95 Imaging
35 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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Nikon S5100
EX-Z33 | S5100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Casio EX-Z33
S5100 | EX-Z33 | |||
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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 | |||
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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).
Check the Casio EX-Z33 versus Nikon S5100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | |
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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 |