Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TX55
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Revealed July 2011

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TX55 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony TX55, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z33 was revealed 23 months prior to the TX55 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-Z33 scores against the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony TX55
EX-Z33 | TX55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Casio EX-Z33
TX55 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 23 months |
Screen size | 3.3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony TX55
EX-Z33 | TX55 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony TX55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the TX55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and TX55 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and TX55.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony TX55 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2011-07-24 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3.3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 106g (0.23 lbs) | 109g (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
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 | - | 250 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-82 | NP-BN |
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 | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $120 | $350 |