Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST95

Below is a detailed review of the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung ST95, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and ST95 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was introduced 16 months earlier than the ST95 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z33 scores vs the ST95 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Samsung ST95. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Samsung ST95 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung ST95 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z33 and the ST95.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and ST95 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and ST95.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST95 to provide greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.