Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony NEX-6
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony NEX-6 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
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Announced March 2013
- Newer Model is Sony A6000
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Below is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony NEX-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-Z33 was brought out 4 years prior to the NEX-6 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z33 grades versus the NEX-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony NEX-6 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony NEX-6
| EX-Z33 | NEX-6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Casio EX-Z33
| NEX-6 | EX-Z33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2013 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 43 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony NEX-6
| EX-Z33 | NEX-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 features outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the NEX-6.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and NEX-6 is 97 and 85 respectively.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and NEX-6.
To sum up, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z33 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-6 will provide more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2009-08-31 | 2013-03-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.80 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 106 grams (0.23 pounds) | 345 grams (0.76 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1018 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 shots |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-82 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $120 | $365 |