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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX160 IS
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
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-Z33, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and EX-Z33 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was launched 2 years later than the EX-Z33 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX150 IS scores against the EX-Z33 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Casio EX-Z33

 SX150 IS EX-Z33 
AnnouncedMay 2012August 2009More recent by 33 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon SX150 IS

 EX-Z33 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-Z33

 SX150 IS EX-Z33 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z33 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX150 IS against the EX-Z33.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and EX-Z33 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and EX-Z33.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX150 IS to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher SX150 IS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography info
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-Z33 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
lighter than others (106g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (130 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography information
64
lighter than competition (306 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (130 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
lighter than others (106 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (130 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
has manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (306g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
25
lighter than others (106g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z33
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-14 2009-08-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306g (0.67 lbs) 106g (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 130 images -
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $249 $120