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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Launched March 2009
Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-Z33, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z33 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was launched 5 months prior to the EX-Z33 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX1 IS matches up against the EX-Z33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-Z33

 SX1 IS EX-Z33 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon SX1 IS

 EX-Z33 SX1 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-Z33

 SX1 IS EX-Z33 
IntroducedMarch 2009August 2009Similar age
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS has external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z33 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX1 IS and the EX-Z33.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and EX-Z33 is 64 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and EX-Z33.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you really should factor the age of the products into consideration.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
56
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (615 grams)
55
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX1 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (615g)
MP count low (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (106g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX1 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
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you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (615 grams)
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lighter than competition in class (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z33
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-03-27 2009-08-31
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 gr (1.36 lbs) 106 gr (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 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 model - NP-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $120