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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-Z33 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(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
Casio EX-Z33
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Casio EX-Z33

 A1300 EX-Z33 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2009More modern by 30 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon A1300

 EX-Z33 A1300 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Casio EX-Z33

 A1300 EX-Z33 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography highlights
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography info
Casio EX-Z33 Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than competitors (106g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography information
Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography information
33
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography highlights
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competitors (106g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography advice
33
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1300
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
28
rather wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
25
lighter than competitors (106 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot A1300Casio Exilim EX-Z33
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