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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A9 II 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
  • Released August 2009
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony A9
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A9 II Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony A9 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z33 was revealed 11 years before the A9 II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z33 grades against the A9 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony A9 II

 EX-Z33 A9 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Casio EX-Z33

 A9 II EX-Z33 
AnnouncedOctober 2019August 2009Newer by 122 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1440k230kClearer display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony A9 II

 EX-Z33 A9 II 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony A9 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the A9 II.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and A9 II is 97 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and A9 II.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z33 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A9 II will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Sony A9 II
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
85
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (106g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography advice
Sony A9 II Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (690 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography features
Sony A9 II Travel photography features
56
lighter than others (106 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
73
great battery pack (690 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography advice
Sony A9 II Landscape photography advice
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery pack (690 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging details
Sony A9 II Vlogging details
25
lighter than others (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony A9 II
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-08-31 2019-10-03
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106g (0.23 lbs) 678g (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 690 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One Dual
Pricing at release $120 $4,498