Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S9100
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs
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- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched July 2011
- Renewed by Nikon S9300
Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S9100 Overview
The following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S9100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-Z33 was revealed 22 months prior to the S9100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z33 matches up vs the S9100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S9100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Nikon S9100
EX-Z33 | S9100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Casio EX-Z33
S9100 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | August 2009 | Newer by 22 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon S9100
EX-Z33 | S9100 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 comes with physical 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) and the Nikon S9100 has measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S9100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the S9100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and S9100 is 97 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and S9100.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9100 to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-08-31 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 106g (0.23 pounds) | 214g (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
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 life | - | 270 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-82 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $120 | $329 |