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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H50

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H50 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 H50
(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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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony H50

 EX-Z33 H50 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Casio EX-Z33

 H50 EX-Z33 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony H50

 EX-Z33 H50 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography information
Sony H50 Portrait photography information
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography details
Sony H50 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (106g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
Sports photography with Sony H50
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (106 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
44
has built in flash
great zoom (465mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (547 grams)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
34
manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging features
Sony H50 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition (106 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (547g)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony H50
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
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