Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST6500
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33 Features
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST6500 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST6500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Samsung ST6500. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Samsung ST6500
EX-Z33 | ST6500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Casio EX-Z33
ST6500 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung ST6500
EX-Z33 | ST6500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Samsung ST6500 | |
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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 | - |