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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S620

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S620 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
  • Announced August 2009
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S620 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the S620 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was announced 7 months after the S620 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z33 grades versus the S620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Nikon S620

 EX-Z33 S620 
LaunchedAugust 2009February 2009Newer by 7 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Casio EX-Z33

 S620 EX-Z33 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon S620

 EX-Z33 S620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Nikon S620 has measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the S620.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and S620 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and S620.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S620 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z33 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Nikon S620
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focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography highlights
Nikon S620 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (120 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography details
Nikon S620 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography info
Nikon S620 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (106g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than average (120 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S620 Landscape photography factors
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focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (106g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (120 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon S620
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Nikon Coolpix S620
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-31 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
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 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 106 gr (0.23 pounds) 120 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" 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-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $120 $37