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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony NEX-3N 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 NEX-3N
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony NEX-3N

 EX-Z33 NEX-3N 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Casio EX-Z33

 NEX-3N EX-Z33 
IntroducedFebruary 2013August 2009More modern by 42 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony NEX-3N

 EX-Z33 NEX-3N 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography information
26
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Sony NEX-3N
55
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
Sports photography with Sony NEX-3N
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (480 per charge)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (106g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
great battery life (480 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3N
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (480 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Sony NEX-3N
25
lighter than competition in class (106g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
28
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony NEX-3N
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Alpha NEX-3N
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