Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung EX2F

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty close but the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z33 was brought out 4 years earlier than the EX2F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-Z33 grades against the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 provides outer 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 Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z33 against the EX2F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and EX2F is 97 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and EX2F.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z33 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung EX2F will render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.