Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H50
97 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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![Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z33/Casio-EX-Z33-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50/Sony-H50-front.jpg)
69 Imaging
32 Features
25 Overall
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Launched January 2009
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H50 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The EX-Z33 was manufactured 8 months later than the H50 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z33 matches up vs the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony H50
EX-Z33 | H50 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Casio EX-Z33
H50 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony H50
EX-Z33 | H50 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 provides outer 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 H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z33 against the H50.
![Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H50 size comparison Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H50 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z33-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and H50 is 97 and 69 respectively.
![Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z33-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and H50.
Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z33 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-Z33 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
![Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z33-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z33-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-08-31 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 9.10 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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 106 grams (0.23 pounds) | 547 grams (1.21 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
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 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $120 | $80 |