Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A33
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A33 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony A33
EX-Z270 | A33 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Casio EX-Z270
A33 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 19 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 115k | Clearer display (+806k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony A33
EX-Z270 | A33 | |||
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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).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sony A33 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A33 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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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 |