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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A33

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Renewed by Sony A35
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A33 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sony A33, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and A33 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and A33 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z270 was launched 19 months prior to the A33 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-Z270 grades versus the A33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony A33

 EX-Z270 A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Casio EX-Z270

 A33 EX-Z270 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2009More recent by 19 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k115kClearer display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony A33

 EX-Z270 A33 
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z270 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the A33.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and A33 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and A33.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A33 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z270
Portrait photography with Sony A33
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
72
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography information
Sony A33 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
76
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography information
Sony A33 Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography information
Sony A33 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z270
Landscape photography with Sony A33
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
terrible battery (340 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging info
Sony A33 Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
77
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Sony A33
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Sony SLT-A33
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-08-24
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.8 -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 6.3 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lb) 500 gr (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $230