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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A33

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Released September 2010
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
  • Announced August 2010
  • Replacement is Sony A35
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A33 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A33, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very comparable but the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H20G was introduced about the same time to the A33 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-H20G matches up versus the A33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony A33

 EX-H20G A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Casio EX-H20G

 A33 EX-H20G 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony A33

 EX-H20G A33 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010August 2010Same age
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G has got outside measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-H20G and the A33.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A33 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and A33 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and A33.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-H20G offers the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more challenging.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A33 as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography advice
Sony A33 Street photography advice
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (216g)
76
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography advice
Sony A33 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
low battery power (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography advice
Sony A33 Travel photography advice
60
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (340 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Sony A33
46
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
66
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low battery power (340 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Sony A33 as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
77
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony A33
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony SLT-A33
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony SLT-A33
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-09-20 2010-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS 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 area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lbs) 500 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 591
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $230