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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Launched August 2009
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX30V
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX50V Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony HX50V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was brought out 4 years prior to the HX50V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z33 grades against the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony HX50V

 EX-Z33 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Casio EX-Z33

 HX50V EX-Z33 
IntroducedApril 2013August 2009Newer by 44 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony HX50V

 EX-Z33 HX50V 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony HX50V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the HX50V.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and HX50V is 97 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and HX50V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to give you more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
25
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography highlights
Sony HX50V Street photography highlights
55
lighter than others (106g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
has tracking focus
great battery life (400 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography info
Sony HX50V Travel photography info
56
lighter than others (106g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
great battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography info
Sony HX50V Landscape photography info
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
great battery life (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (106g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony HX50V
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-31 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 106 grams (0.23 pounds) 272 grams (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 life - 400 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $120 $439