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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung NX100 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
  • Announced August 2009
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Renewed by Samsung NX200
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung NX100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z33 was announced 12 months prior to the NX100 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z33 scores vs the NX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Samsung NX100

 EX-Z33 NX100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Casio EX-Z33

 NX100 EX-Z33 
LaunchedSeptember 2010August 2009More recent by 12 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung NX100

 EX-Z33 NX100 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 features 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) while the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 against the NX100.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and NX100 is 97 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and NX100.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z33 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX100 will resolve greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography info
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (106 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
76
has image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
60
has image stabilization
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery pack (420 per charge)
low fps (3.0 fps)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
Travel photography with Samsung NX100
56
lighter than competition (106g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
good battery pack (420 per charge)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Landscape photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (420 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging information
Samsung NX100 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (106 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
31
has image stabilization
provides face detection focusing
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung NX100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Samsung NX100
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Samsung NX100
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-08-31 2010-09-14
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 gr (0.23 pounds) 282 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 62
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 563
Other
Battery life - 420 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $120 $386