Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-Z33
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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-Z33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed August 2009

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Canon A1300 versus Casio EX-Z33, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and EX-Z33 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A1300 was manufactured 2 years after the EX-Z33 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A1300 matches up against the EX-Z33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-Z33 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Casio Exilim EX-Z33. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery and Casio EX-Z33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Casio EX-Z33
A1300 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon A1300
EX-Z33 | A1300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Casio EX-Z33
A1300 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z33 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).
Examine the Canon A1300 versus Casio EX-Z33 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A1300 against the EX-Z33.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and EX-Z33 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and EX-Z33.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A1300 to produce more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern A1300 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2009-08-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174 grams (0.38 pounds) | 106 grams (0.23 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-82 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $119 | $120 |