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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony T99

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony T99 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 T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony T99 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and T99 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was manufactured 10 months prior to the T99 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z33 grades against the T99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony T99

 EX-Z33 T99 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Casio EX-Z33

 T99 EX-Z33 
LaunchedJuly 2010August 2009More modern by 10 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony T99

 EX-Z33 T99 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 enjoys external 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) and the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z33 and the T99.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and T99 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and T99.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony T99 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography factors
Sony T99 Street photography factors
55
lighter than others (106g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography highlights
Sony T99 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others (106g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography factors
Sony T99 Landscape photography factors
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging info
Sony T99 Vlogging info
25
lighter than others (106g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
31
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony T99
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-31 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 grams (0.23 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 model NP-82 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $120 $179