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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
62
Features
85
Overall
71

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung NX30 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 NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Old Model is Samsung NX20
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Samsung NX30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z33 was manufactured 5 years prior to the NX30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z33 scores against the NX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Samsung NX30

 EX-Z33 NX30 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Casio EX-Z33

 NX30 EX-Z33 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 52 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung NX30

 EX-Z33 NX30 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z33 versus Samsung NX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z33 and the NX30.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and NX30 is 97 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and NX30.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z33 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX30 will produce more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography features
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography features
Samsung NX30 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
75
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
Sports photography with Samsung NX30
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography features
Samsung NX30 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX30 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competitors in class (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
75
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung NX30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Samsung NX30
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Samsung NX30
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-08-31 2014-01-03
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMeIV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.66x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106g (0.23 lbs) 375g (0.83 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1014
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 BP1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $120 $699