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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST6500 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-Z33 versus Samsung ST6500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was brought out 16 months prior to the ST6500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z33 grades against the ST6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Samsung ST6500

 EX-Z33 ST6500 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Casio EX-Z33

 ST6500 EX-Z33 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 16 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung ST6500

 EX-Z33 ST6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z33 versus Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the ST6500.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and ST6500 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and ST6500.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to resolve extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography info
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average (106g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography information
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography info
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography info
56
lighter than average (106g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
73
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography advice
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
25
lighter than average (106g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
32
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung ST6500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Samsung ST6500
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Samsung ST6500
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 gr (0.23 lb) -
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $120 -