Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H55
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H55 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony H55
EX-Z33 | H55 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Casio EX-Z33
H55 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 9 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony H55
EX-Z33 | H55 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony H55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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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 |