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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A3000

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Successor is Sony a3500
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A3000 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony A3000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z33 was released 5 years before the A3000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z33 matches up versus the A3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony A3000

 EX-Z33 A3000 

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Casio EX-Z33

 A3000 EX-Z33 
AnnouncedAugust 2013August 2009More recent by 48 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony A3000

 EX-Z33 A3000 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 features outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony A3000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z33 and the A3000.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and A3000 is 97 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and A3000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z33 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A3000 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography features
Sony A3000 Portrait photography features
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography advice
Sony A3000 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (106g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
60
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (470 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
Travel photography with Sony A3000
56
lighter than competition (106 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
good battery life (470 per charge)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (411 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Sony A3000
27
manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging highlights
Sony A3000 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (106 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
26
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (411g)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony A3000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony Alpha A3000
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-08-31 2013-08-27
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 1600 16000
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 106g (0.23 pounds) 411g (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $120 $398