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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A6500

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A6500 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 A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Released October 2016
  • Old Model is Sony A6300
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A6500 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A6500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and A6500 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z33 was introduced 8 years prior to the A6500 which is a fairly sizable difference 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 A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z33 grades against the A6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony A6500

 EX-Z33 A6500 

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Casio EX-Z33

 A6500 EX-Z33 
ReleasedOctober 2016August 2009More modern by 86 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony A6500

 EX-Z33 A6500 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 has got exterior dimensions 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 A6500 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A6500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z33 against the A6500.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and A6500 is 97 and 81 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and A6500.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z33 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A6500 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography details
Sony A6500 Portrait photography details
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
79
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Sony A6500
55
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography highlights
Sony A6500 Sports photography highlights
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
76
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (106g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
74
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Sony A6500
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
terrible battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging information
Sony A6500 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition in class (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
39
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony A6500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony Alpha a6500
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-08-31 2016-10-06
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106g (0.23 lbs) 453g (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1405
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $120 $1,298