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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H20

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H20 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
  • Announced August 2009
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2009
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H20 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was introduced 4 months after the H20 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z33 matches up vs the H20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony H20

 EX-Z33 H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Casio EX-Z33

 H20 EX-Z33 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony H20

 EX-Z33 H20 
RevealedAugust 2009May 2009Same age
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z33 against the H20.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and H20 is 97 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and H20.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files but you should always take the age of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography details
Sony H20 Portrait photography details
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (106g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography information
Sony H20 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography advice
Sony H20 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
very long zoom (380mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography information
Sony H20 Landscape photography information
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Sony H20
25
lighter than competition in class (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony H20
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-31 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106g (0.23 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $120 $249