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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon Z7 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
  • Released August 2009
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Renewed by Nikon Z7 II
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon Z7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z33 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the Z7 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the Z7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Nikon Z7

 EX-Z33 Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Casio EX-Z33

 Z7 EX-Z33 
AnnouncedAugust 2018August 2009Fresher by 109 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon Z7

 EX-Z33 Z7 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 enjoys exterior measurements 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 Z7 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the Z7.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and Z7 is 97 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and Z7.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z33 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Nikon Z7 will resolve greater detail having an extra 36MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography factors
26
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
87
you can focus manually
MP count great (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Nikon Z7
55
lighter than competition (106g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
Sports photography with Nikon Z7
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z7 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition (106 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count great (46 megapixels)
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography info
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography info
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
83
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
not so great battery power (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z7 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (106g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon Z7
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Nikon Z7
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Nikon Z7
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-08-31 2018-08-23
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 46MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 493
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Available lenses - 15
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5" 3.2"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 grams (0.23 lbs) 675 grams (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2668
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal XQD card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $120 $2,797