Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony NEX-3N
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33 Features
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89 Imaging
57 Features
52 Overall
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony NEX-3N 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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-F3
- Newer Model is Sony a5000

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony NEX-3N, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

The EX-Z33 was released 4 years earlier than the NEX-3N which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z33 grades against the NEX-3N when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony NEX-3N
EX-Z33 | NEX-3N |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Casio EX-Z33
NEX-3N | EX-Z33 | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 42 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony NEX-3N
EX-Z33 | NEX-3N | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 enjoys outside measurements 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 NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony NEX-3N in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the NEX-3N.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and NEX-3N is 97 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and NEX-3N.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z33 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-3N will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-08-31 | 2013-02-25 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 lbs) | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1067 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 480 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-82 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $120 | $399 |