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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony G3

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2009
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony G3 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was launched 8 months later than the G3 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z33 grades versus the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony G3

 EX-Z33 G3 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Casio EX-Z33

 G3 EX-Z33 
Display sizing3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony G3

 EX-Z33 G3 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z33 against the G3.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and G3 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and G3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger EX-Z33 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography factors
Sony G3 Portrait photography factors
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography highlights
Sony G3 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography advice
Sony G3 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than average in class (106g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography info
Sony G3 Landscape photography info
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
36
has manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Sony G3
25
lighter than average in class (106g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony G3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-31 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106g (0.23 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $120 $200