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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL30 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 SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is ES15
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was released 7 months later than the SL30 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z33 scores against the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Samsung SL30

 EX-Z33 SL30 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2009More recent by 7 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Casio EX-Z33

 SL30 EX-Z33 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung SL30

 EX-Z33 SL30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the SL30.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and SL30 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and SL30.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer EX-Z33 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography information
Samsung SL30 Street photography information
55
lighter than average in class (106g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography details
Samsung SL30 Sports photography details
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (106g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography information
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging details
Samsung SL30 Vlogging details
25
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
25
supports face detection focus
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung SL30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Samsung SL30
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Samsung SL30
Otherwise known as - ES15
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-31 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to 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
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 gr (0.23 pounds) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $120 $93