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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Samsung HZ30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was brought out 4 months before the HZ30W so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z33 scores versus the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Samsung HZ30W

 EX-Z33 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Casio EX-Z33

 HZ30W EX-Z33 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung HZ30W

 EX-Z33 HZ30W 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 provides 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) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z33 versus Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z33 against the HZ30W.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and HZ30W is 97 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and HZ30W.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ30W to offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography information
Samsung HZ30W Street photography information
55
lighter than average (106 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography features
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than average (106 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography advice
27
focusing manually
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging features
25
lighter than average (106 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung HZ30W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Samsung HZ30W
Alternative name - WB600
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-31 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 gr (0.23 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID NP-82 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $120 $280