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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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
  • Launched August 2009
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z33 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was launched 4 years earlier than the TG-630 iHS which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z33 scores against the TG-630 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 EX-Z33 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Casio EX-Z33

 TG-630 iHS EX-Z33 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 40 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 EX-Z33 TG-630 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z33 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and TG-630 iHS is 97 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and TG-630 iHS.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-630 iHS to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (106 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography details
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no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography factors
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lighter than competition (106g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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weather sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (220 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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you can focus manually
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition (106g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-31 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 - 220 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $120 $200