Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched January 2014

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z33 was announced 5 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
EX-Z33 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Casio EX-Z33
Galaxy Camera 2 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 52 months |
Screen dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+2.3") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
EX-Z33 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z33 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and Galaxy Camera 2.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to offer greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-08-31 | 2014-01-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 4.8 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 106 gr (0.23 lbs) | 283 gr (0.62 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-82 | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $120 | $400 |