Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony a1

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony a1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and a1 (50MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z33 was brought out 12 years earlier than the a1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the a1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z33 and the a1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and a1 is 97 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and a1.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z33 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony a1 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 40 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.