Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SH-1
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SH-1 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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Launched March 2014
- Later Model is Olympus SH-2
Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z33 versus Olympus SH-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-Z33 was manufactured 5 years before the SH-1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z33 grades against the SH-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SH-1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Olympus SH-1
EX-Z33 | SH-1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Casio EX-Z33
SH-1 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | August 2009 | Fresher by 55 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus SH-1
EX-Z33 | SH-1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 features 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) while the Olympus SH-1 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z33 versus Olympus SH-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z33 against the SH-1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and SH-1 is 97 and 88 respectively.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and SH-1.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-1 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Olympus Stylus SH-1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2014-03-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 106g (0.23 lbs) | 271g (0.60 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" 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 life | - | 380 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-82 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $120 | $349 |