Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A3000

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Sony Alpha A3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.