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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A450

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2009
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A450 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony A450, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and A450 (14MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z33 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the A450 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z33 scores vs the A450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony A450

 EX-Z33 A450 

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Casio EX-Z33

 A450 EX-Z33 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony A450

 EX-Z33 A450 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 enjoys physical 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 A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony A450 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 and the A450.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and A450 is 97 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and A450.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z33 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A450 will render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography info
Sony A450 Portrait photography info
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography info
Sony A450 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (106g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography highlights
Sony A450 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography details
Sony A450 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (106g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
better than average battery pack (1,050 per charge)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A450 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
66
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (1,050 per charge)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging advice
Sony A450 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony A450
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-08-31 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106g (0.23 pounds) 560g (1.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $120 $1,241