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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H55

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H55 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H55 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and H55 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was introduced 9 months earlier than the H55 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z33 scores vs the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony H55

 EX-Z33 H55 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Casio EX-Z33

 H55 EX-Z33 
ReleasedJune 2010August 2009More modern by 9 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony H55

 EX-Z33 H55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the H55.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and H55 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and H55.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony H55 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography info
Sony H55 Portrait photography info
26
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Sony H55 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography features
Sony H55 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography highlights
Sony H55 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Sony H55
27
focusing manually
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging information
Sony H55 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
28
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony H55
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-31 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106g (0.23 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-82 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $120 $235