Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A33

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.