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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony S950

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony S950 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
  • Announced August 2009
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony S950 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was brought out 7 months after the S950 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z33 scores versus the S950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony S950

 EX-Z33 S950 
AnnouncedAugust 2009February 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Casio EX-Z33

 S950 EX-Z33 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony S950

 EX-Z33 S950 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony S950 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the S950.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and S950 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and S950.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-Z33 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography details
Sony S950 Portrait photography details
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography info
Sony S950 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S950 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography advice
Sony S950 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography features
Sony S950 Landscape photography features
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging advice
Sony S950 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
9
no video
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony S950
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-31 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 grams (0.23 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $120 $130