Casio EX-S12 vs Sony A33

The following is a detailed review of the Casio EX-S12 and Sony A33, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty similar but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S12 was released 19 months earlier than the A33 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the A33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 offers external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S12 versus the A33.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and A33 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and A33.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S12 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A33 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.