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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Updated by Sony HX20V
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX10V Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony HX10V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the HX10V which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z33 scores against the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony HX10V

 EX-Z33 HX10V 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Casio EX-Z33

 HX10V EX-Z33 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2009Newer by 30 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony HX10V

 EX-Z33 HX10V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the HX10V.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and HX10V is 97 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and HX10V.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX10V to offer you greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography factors
Sony HX10V Street photography factors
55
lighter than average (106 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography details
Sony HX10V Sports photography details
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography factors
Sony HX10V Travel photography factors
56
lighter than average (106g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX10V Landscape photography factors
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX10V Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average (106g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony HX10V
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-31 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106g (0.23 pounds) 234g (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 320 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $120 $616