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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Launched August 2009
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was announced 7 months later than the SL820 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z33 matches up vs the SL820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Samsung SL820

 EX-Z33 SL820 
LaunchedAugust 2009February 2009More recent by 7 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Casio EX-Z33

 SL820 EX-Z33 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung SL820

 EX-Z33 SL820 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z33 and the SL820.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and SL820 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and SL820.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung SL820 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z33 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography features
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography advice
Samsung SL820 Street photography advice
55
lighter than others (106 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography features
Samsung SL820 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography details
Samsung SL820 Travel photography details
56
lighter than others (106g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
27
has manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL820 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than others (106 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
27
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung SL820
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Samsung SL820
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Samsung SL820
Also referred to as - IT100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-31 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 4.50 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106g (0.23 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-82 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $120 $280