Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SH-50
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Announced January 2013

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview
The following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SH-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z33 was launched 4 years before the SH-50 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z33 matches up versus the SH-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SH-50 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Olympus SH-50. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Olympus SH-50
EX-Z33 | SH-50 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Casio EX-Z33
SH-50 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 40 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus SH-50
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has sizing of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SH-50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the SH-50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and SH-50 is 97 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and SH-50.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SH-50 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Olympus SH-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Olympus SH-50 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-08-31 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VI |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 106 grams (0.23 pounds) | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | NP-82 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $120 | $300 |