Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony a5100

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony a5100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z33 was unveiled 6 years before the a5100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z33 grades versus the a5100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony a5100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z33 against the a5100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and a5100 is 97 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and a5100.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z33 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony a5100 will deliver extra detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 is going to be behind in sensor technology.