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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A9

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A9 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • New Model is Sony A9 II
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A9 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and A9 (24MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z33 was launched 8 years earlier than the A9 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z33 matches up versus the A9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony A9

 EX-Z33 A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Casio EX-Z33

 A9 EX-Z33 
RevealedApril 2017August 2009Newer by 92 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1440k230kClearer display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony A9

 EX-Z33 A9 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z33 and the A9.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and A9 is 97 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and A9.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z33 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A9 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography features
Sony A9 Portrait photography features
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
83
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography features
Sony A9 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (106g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography highlights
Sony A9 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (650 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography info
Sony A9 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
73
great battery pack (650 CIPA)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Sony A9
27
has manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
85
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery pack (650 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Sony A9
25
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
display is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony A9
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony Alpha A9
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-08-31 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
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 area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 693
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate - 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 106 gr (0.23 lbs) 673 gr (1.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3517
Other
Battery life - 650 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One Two
Retail price $120 $4,498