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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A33

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(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
Sony A33
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony A33

 EX-G1 A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Casio EX-G1

 A33 EX-G1 
RevealedAugust 2010November 2009Newer by 9 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony A33

 EX-G1 A33 
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).

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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.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and A33 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography features
Sony A33 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
72
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Sony A33
53
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (154 grams)
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Sony A33
23
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Sony A33
54
environment proofing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (154g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A33 Landscape photography highlights
31
you can focus manually
environment proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
not so great battery life (340 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Sony A33
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (154 grams)
77
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone support
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony A33
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony SLT-A33
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