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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony S2100

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2009
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was introduced 4 months before the S2100 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z33 matches up vs the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony S2100

 EX-Z33 S2100 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Casio EX-Z33

 S2100 EX-Z33 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony S2100

 EX-Z33 S2100 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 comes with physical dimensions 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 Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z33 against the S2100.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and S2100 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and S2100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony S2100 to produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography information
Sony S2100 Portrait photography information
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography factors
Sony S2100 Street photography factors
55
lighter than average in class (106g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography info
Sony S2100 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (106g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2100 Landscape photography highlights
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
screen size is decent (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging details
Sony S2100 Vlogging details
25
lighter than average in class (106g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony S2100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-31 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106g (0.23 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $120 $0