Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST30

In this article, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z33 versus Samsung ST30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is relatively close but the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z33 was announced 16 months before the ST30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z33 grades versus the ST30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has proportions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the ST30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and ST30 is 97 and 98 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and ST30.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The EX-Z33 uses the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.