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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S33

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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-ZR15 vs Nikon S33 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and S33 (13MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR15 was launched 4 years before the S33 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the S33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon S33

 EX-ZR15 S33 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 S33 EX-ZR15 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2012Newer by 37 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S33

 EX-ZR15 S33 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S33 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S33 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the S33.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and S33 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and S33.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR15 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-ZR15 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S33 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
decent MP (13MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/3.1")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Nikon S33
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/3.1")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography details
Nikon S33 Sports photography details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (325 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (4.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/3.1")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Nikon S33
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better than average battery (325 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
environment sealing
decent MP (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (221g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography information
Nikon S33 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery (325 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/3.1")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging info
Nikon S33 Vlogging info
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (221 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S33
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Nikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Nikon Coolpix S33
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 4.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 176g (0.39 lbs) 221g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" 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 life 325 images 220 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $249 $150