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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S33

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S33 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the S33 (13MP) is very similar but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") feature different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z450 was revealed 6 years prior to the S33 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the S33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon S33

 EX-Z450 S33 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Casio EX-Z450

 S33 EX-Z450 
LaunchedFebruary 2015August 2009Newer by 66 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S33

 EX-Z450 S33 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 has physical measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S33 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the S33.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and S33 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and S33.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z450 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S33 will offer greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S33 Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Nikon S33
55
lighter than competition (128g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography details
Nikon S33 Sports photography details
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (4.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Nikon S33
62
lighter than competition (128 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
58
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (221 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Nikon S33
37
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging advice
Nikon S33 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
29
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (221g)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S33
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Nikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Nikon Coolpix S33
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 4.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 221 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 life - 220 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $229 $150