Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A33

Following is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony A33, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very close but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H30 was revealed 5 months after the A33 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-H30 grades against the A33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 has got external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony A33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 and the A33.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and A33 is 92 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and A33.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-H30 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-H30 will result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.