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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX80

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX80 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released March 2016
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony HX80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was brought out 7 years prior to the HX80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z33 scores against the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony HX80

 EX-Z33 HX80 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Casio EX-Z33

 HX80 EX-Z33 
ReleasedMarch 2016August 2009Fresher by 79 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony HX80

 EX-Z33 HX80 
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 has got outer 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 HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the HX80.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and HX80 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and HX80.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX80 to show extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
MP count good (18MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (390 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
Travel photography with Sony HX80
56
lighter than average in class (106g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
76
better than average battery life (390 shots)
lighter than others (245 grams)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Sony HX80
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
49
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX80 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (106g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
75
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony HX80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-31 2016-03-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 grams (0.23 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 390 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $120 $368