Reasons to choose Exilim EX-Z250
Released in 2008, Exilim EX-Z250 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 9.1 MP effective resolution, and a 119 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Casio Exilim EX-Z250
vs Casio Exilim EX-Z33
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Exilim EX-Z25028 mm²
Exilim EX-Z33- Area ratio
- 1.15:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 14.6%
The Exilim EX-Z33 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Exilim EX-Z250MetricExilim EX-Z33
9.1 MPEffective pixels10.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.65 µmPixel pitch1.68 µm
2.73 µm²Pixel area2.82 µm²
36.63 MP/cm²Pixel density35.49 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
119 gWeight102 g
MultiMedia, SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NP-82 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Exilim EX-Z33 has the larger sensor area. The Exilim EX-Z33 has the lighter body. The Exilim EX-Z33 has the higher effective resolution. The Exilim EX-Z33 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Exilim EX-Z33
Released in 2009, Exilim EX-Z33 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 102 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.