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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A330

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
49
Features
50
Overall
49

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2010
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A300
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A330 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A330, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S200 (14MP) and A330 (10MP) and the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S200 was introduced 15 months later than the A330 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-S200 scores vs the A330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Sony A330

 EX-S200 A330 
IntroducedAugust 2010May 2009Fresher by 15 months

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Casio EX-S200

 A330 EX-S200 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Sony A330

 EX-S200 A330 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S200 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S200 and the A330.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S200 and A330 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S200 and A330.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-S200 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Casio EX-S200 will deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger EX-S200 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A330 Portrait photography highlights
34
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography advice
Sony A330 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography features
Sony A330 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography details
Sony A330 Travel photography details
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
44
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography features
Sony A330 Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
54
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging features
Sony A330 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Sony A330
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-08-03 2009-05-18
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 gr (0.29 lbs) 529 gr (1.17 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 535
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-120 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $545