Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S33
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S33 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S33 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Nikon Coolpix S33. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Nikon S33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon S33
EX-ZR15 | S33 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Casio EX-ZR15
S33 | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 37 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S33
EX-ZR15 | S33 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S33 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Nikon Coolpix S33 | |
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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 |