Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon D50

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z33 versus Nikon D50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and D50 (6MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and D50 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z33 was brought out 4 years later than the D50 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D50 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z33 grades vs the D50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Nikon D50. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Nikon D50 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Nikon D50 has proportions of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the D50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and D50 is 97 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and D50.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z33 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-Z33 will deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer EX-Z33 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.