Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A850

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony A850, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and A850 (25MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z33 was introduced 7 months prior to the A850 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z33 scores against the A850 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 features 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) while the Sony A850 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony A850 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the A850.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and A850 is 97 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and A850.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z33 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A850 will show greater detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.