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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A7S III 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
  • Launched August 2009
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched July 2020
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S II
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A7S III Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony A7S III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is fairly close but the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z33 was introduced 12 years before the A7S III which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z33 matches up vs the A7S III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony A7S III

 EX-Z33 A7S III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Casio EX-Z33

 A7S III EX-Z33 
LaunchedJuly 2020August 2009Newer by 132 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1440k230kClearer display (+1210k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony A7S III

 EX-Z33 A7S III 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z33 and the A7S III.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and A7S III is 97 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and A7S III.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z33 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7S III will result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
focusing manually
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (106 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography details
Sony A7S III Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (600 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others (106g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
good battery pack (600 CIPA)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
selfie friendly screen
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography info
Sony A7S III Landscape photography info
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery pack (600 per charge)
two card slots
low megapixels (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging advice
Sony A7S III Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others (106 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
77
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony A7S III
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony Alpha A7S III
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2009-08-31 2020-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz XR
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 1600 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 grams (0.23 pounds) 699 grams (1.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 600 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 Two
Retail cost $120 $3,499