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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon D1X

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Nikon D1X front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon D1X 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 800
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Released June 2001
  • Old Model is Nikon D1
  • Refreshed by Nikon D2X
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon D1X Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon D1X, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro DSLR by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and D1X (5MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and D1X (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z33 was introduced 8 years after the D1X which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D1X being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z33 grades versus the D1X for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Nikon D1X

 EX-Z33 D1X 
ReleasedAugust 2009June 2001More modern by 100 months
Screen size2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k130kCrisper screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D1X over the Casio EX-Z33

 D1X EX-Z33 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon D1X

 EX-Z33 D1X 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon D1X Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Nikon D1X has measurements of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon D1X in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z33 against the D1X.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon D1X size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and D1X is 97 and 51 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon D1X top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon D1X Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and D1X.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z33 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Casio EX-Z33 will deliver greater detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z33 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon D1X sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon D1X Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon D1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography details
Nikon D1X Portrait photography details
26
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Nikon D1X
55
lighter than competition in class (106g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D1X as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D1X as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (106g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
28
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D1X Landscape photography highlights
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
41
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D1X as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon D1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon D1X
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Nikon D1X
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Nikon D1X
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Introduced 2009-08-31 2001-06-29
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3008 x 1960
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 grams (0.23 lb) 1200 grams (2.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $120 $5,130