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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX7V Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z33 was manufactured 22 months earlier than the HX7V making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z33 matches up vs the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony HX7V

 EX-Z33 HX7V 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Casio EX-Z33

 HX7V EX-Z33 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2009More modern by 22 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony HX7V

 EX-Z33 HX7V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX7V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z33 and the HX7V.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and HX7V is 97 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX7V to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography details
Sony HX7V Portrait photography details
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography advice
Sony HX7V Street photography advice
55
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography factors
Sony HX7V Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography details
Sony HX7V Travel photography details
56
lighter than average in class (106g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX7V Landscape photography advice
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging details
Sony HX7V Vlogging details
25
lighter than average in class (106g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
32
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony HX7V
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106g (0.23 pounds) 208g (0.46 pounds)
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 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 ID NP-82 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $120 $499