Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A200
97 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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66 Imaging
49 Features
38 Overall
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A200 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
- Launched July 2008
- Updated by Sony A230

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A200 Overview
Lets look closer at the Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the A200 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-Z33 was released 14 months later than the A200 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z33 scores against the A200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A200 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony A200
EX-Z33 | A200 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | ![]() | July 2008 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Casio EX-Z33
A200 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony A200
EX-Z33 | A200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Sony A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the A200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and A200 is 97 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and A200.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The EX-Z33 uses the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The fresher EX-Z33 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A200 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2008-07-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 106 grams (0.23 lb) | 572 grams (1.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 521 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-82 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Compact Flash |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $120 | $100 |