Clicky

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S8100 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
  • Announced August 2009
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched September 2010
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The EX-Z33 was announced 12 months before the S8100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z33 scores against the S8100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Nikon S8100

 EX-Z33 S8100 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Casio EX-Z33

 S8100 EX-Z33 
LaunchedSeptember 2010August 2009More recent by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon S8100

 EX-Z33 S8100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 has exterior measurements 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 S8100 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon S8100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the S8100.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and S8100 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and S8100.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S8100 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography factors
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography info
Nikon S8100 Street photography info
55
lighter than others in class (106 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S8100 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography details
Nikon S8100 Travel photography details
56
lighter than others in class (106 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
flash built-in
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Landscape photography camera
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
32
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Nikon S8100
25
lighter than others in class (106 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon S8100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-31 2010-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106g (0.23 lbs) 180g (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 220 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch price $120 $299