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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Released August 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-Z33 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Casio EX-Z33

 Galaxy Camera 2 EX-Z33 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2009Newer by 52 months
Screen dimension4.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+2.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper 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 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography details
56
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
73
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography advice
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (106g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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