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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony RX1R 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 RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • New Model is Sony RX1R II
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony RX1R Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony RX1R, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The EX-Z33 was introduced 4 years before the RX1R and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z33 grades vs the RX1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony RX1R

 EX-Z33 RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Casio EX-Z33

 RX1R EX-Z33 
LaunchedJune 2013August 2009More recent by 46 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony RX1R

 EX-Z33 RX1R 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the RX1R.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and RX1R is 97 and 79 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and RX1R.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z33 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R will offer you extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography features
Sony RX1R Portrait photography features
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
82
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography features
Sony RX1R Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (106g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography advice
Sony RX1R Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX1R Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (270 per charge)
heavier than average (482g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography info
Sony RX1R Landscape photography info
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
66
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Sony RX1R
25
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than average (482 grams)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony RX1R
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2013-06-26
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 gr (0.23 lbs) 482 gr (1.06 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 91
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $120 $2,798