Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX5
97 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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92 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
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In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-Z33 was revealed 9 months prior to the HX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z33 scores versus the HX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony HX5
| EX-Z33 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Casio EX-Z33
| HX5 | EX-Z33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2010 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 9 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony HX5
| EX-Z33 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the HX5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and HX5 is 97 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and HX5.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The EX-Z33 uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The older EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-08-31 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | 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 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.80 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 106g (0.23 lb) | 200g (0.44 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $120 | $275 |