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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the TG-830 iHS and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z33 matches up vs the TG-830 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 EX-Z33 TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Casio EX-Z33

 TG-830 iHS EX-Z33 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 40 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 EX-Z33 TG-830 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 has outside 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) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the TG-830 iHS.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and TG-830 iHS is 97 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and TG-830 iHS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to resolve extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography information
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography information
55
lighter than others in class (106 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography details
56
lighter than others in class (106g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography info
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
45
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others in class (106g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-31 2013-01-08
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 gr (0.23 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 300 shots
Style of battery - 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $120 $0