Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SH100
97 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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99 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SH100 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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SH100 Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SH100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and SH100 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z33 was launched 16 months before the SH100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z33 matches up vs the SH100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SH100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Samsung SH100. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Samsung SH100
EX-Z33 | SH100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Casio EX-Z33
SH100 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung SH100
EX-Z33 | SH100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 enjoys physical measurements 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 SH100 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SH100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z33 and the SH100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and SH100 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and SH100.
As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung SH100 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Samsung SH100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Samsung SH100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2011-01-04 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4230 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 106g (0.23 pounds) | - |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-82 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $120 | $200 |