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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5300

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5300 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5300 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and S5300 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was manufactured 5 years prior to the S5300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z33 grades against the S5300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Nikon S5300

 EX-Z33 S5300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Casio EX-Z33

 S5300 EX-Z33 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2009Newer by 53 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon S5300

 EX-Z33 S5300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5300 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the S5300.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and S5300 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and S5300.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S5300 to produce more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S5300 Portrait photography highlights
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography factors
Nikon S5300 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (106g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (138 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S5300 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography features
Nikon S5300 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition (106 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition in class (138g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Landscape photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Nikon S5300
25
lighter than competition (106g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
35
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (138 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon S5300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Nikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Nikon Coolpix S5300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-31 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 gr (0.23 pounds) 138 gr (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 180 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $120 $180