Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung NX100
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung NX100 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
- Announced August 2009
(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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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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2010 | August 2009 | More recent by 12 months | |
| Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
| Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung NX100
| EX-Z33 | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
| Display type | Fixed | 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.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and NX100 is 97 and 88 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Samsung 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 |