Casio Exilim EX-FS10 vs Nikon Coolpix S33

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and the Nikon Coolpix S33, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10 was introduced in January 2009 and Nikon Coolpix S33 was introduced in February 2015. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Highlights

      • 9.10 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix S33 Highlights

      • 13.2 MP 1/3.1-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 4.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and Nikon Coolpix S33.

      PROS

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9.10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1250 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 13.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.7 fps

      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-FS10 over Nikon Coolpix S33.

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10 vs Nikon Coolpix S33
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/3.1-inch
      Reachs More Telephoto 114 mm vs 90 mm
      Aperture Priority vs
      Lighter 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz) vs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz)

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      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S33

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S33 over Casio Exilim EX-FS10.

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10 vs Nikon Coolpix S33
      Higher Sensor Resolution 9.10 Megapixel vs 13.2 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 3456 x 2592 vs 4160 x 3120
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 38 mm vs 30 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.9 vs f/3.3
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/7.1 vs f/5.9
      Larger Screen 2.50" vs 2.70"
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 1 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1250 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      HDMI Output vs Micro
      Environmental Sealing vs

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Nikon Coolpix S33
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Nikon Coolpix S33
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/3.1-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor9.10 Megapixel13.2 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1250 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen

      Screen

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10 has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix S33 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10 features a 9.10 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600. Nikon Coolpix S33 features a 13.2 megapixel 1/3.1-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 4.7 x 3.5 mm and a total area of 12.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10 can take pictures up to 3456 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 2816 x 2112, 2304 x 1728, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix S33 can take pictures up to 4160 x 3120 resolution.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10 comes with NP-80 battery pack and Nikon Coolpix S33 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10 has a single SDHC Memory Card/SD Memory Card/Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible card slot. Nikon Coolpix S33 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1250 sec on Casio Exilim EX-FS10, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S33. Nikon Coolpix S33 can shoot continuously up to 4.7 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.10 m at Auto ISO on Nikon Coolpix S33..

      Physical Parameters

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10 body has dimensions of 102 x 55 x 20 mm (4.02 x 2.17 x 0.79") and Nikon Coolpix S33 body has dimensions of 110 x 66 x 27 mm (4.33 x 2.6 x 1.06"). Casio Exilim EX-FS10 weighs 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S33 weighs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz).

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      102 mm

      55 mm

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      110 mm

      66 mm

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      Size comparisons of Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and Nikon Coolpix S33

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and Nikon Coolpix S33 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      BAD
      39
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.7 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      POOR
      50
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      72
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.7 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and Nikon Coolpix S33 and give them scores of 41 and 48 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      OVERALL
      41
      OVERALL
      48

      Sensor

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9.10 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      41
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 13.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      BAD
      22
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1250 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      30
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      75
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      POOR
      48
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Nikon Coolpix S33

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
      GOOD
      72
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


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