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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A33

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • New Model is Sony A35
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A33 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A33, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The EX-Z2000 was unveiled 7 months before the A33 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-Z2000 grades vs the A33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony A33

 EX-Z2000 A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 A33 EX-Z2000 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2010More recent by 7 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A33

 EX-Z2000 A33 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z2000 has physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z2000 vs the A33.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and A33 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and A33.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The EX-Z2000 includes the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The older EX-Z2000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A33 as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography features
Sony A33 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (152 grams)
76
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography information
Sony A33 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography highlights
Sony A33 Travel photography highlights
62
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (152 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography information
Sony A33 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
66
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
not so great battery pack (340 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging features
Sony A33 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors (152g)
77
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A33
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sony SLT-A33
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-08-24
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 jack
Headphone jack
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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 500 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $230