Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A33
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
- Released November 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Revealed August 2010
- Replacement is Sony A35
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A33 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-G1 and Sony A33, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly similar but the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-G1 was manufactured 9 months before the A33 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-G1 grades against the A33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A33 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony A33
EX-G1 | A33 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Casio EX-G1
A33 | EX-G1 | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | November 2009 | Newer by 9 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony A33
EX-G1 | A33 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 provides outer measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
See the Casio EX-G1 and Sony A33 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-G1 and the A33.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and A33 is 94 and 67 respectively.
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and A33.
As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-G1 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A33 will offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A33 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sony SLT-A33 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2009-11-18 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.40 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 154g (0.34 pounds) | 500g (1.10 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-800 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $61 | $230 |