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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX20V 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 HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX10V
  • Successor is Sony HX30V
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony HX20V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was introduced 3 years before the HX20V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z33 grades versus the HX20V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony HX20V

 EX-Z33 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Casio EX-Z33

 HX20V EX-Z33 
RevealedJuly 2012August 2009Newer by 35 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony HX20V

 EX-Z33 HX20V 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the HX20V.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and HX20V is 97 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and HX20V.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX20V to render more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography information
Sony HX20V Portrait photography information
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Sony HX20V
55
lighter than competition in class (106g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (254 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography factors
Sony HX20V Sports photography factors
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography factors
Sony HX20V Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (106g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average (254 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Sony HX20V
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging information
Sony HX20V Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (254 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony HX20V
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-31 2012-07-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106g (0.23 pounds) 254g (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 320 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $120 $397