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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TX7

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Released August 2009
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively close but the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") possess different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z33 was released 4 months earlier than the TX7 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z33 grades vs the TX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony TX7

 EX-Z33 TX7 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Casio EX-Z33

 TX7 EX-Z33 
Screen sizing3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony TX7

 EX-Z33 TX7 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 features exterior 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) while the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony TX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the TX7.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and TX7 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and TX7.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z33 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Sony TX7
25
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Sony TX7
55
lighter than others in class (106g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography information
Sony TX7 Sports photography information
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX7 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others in class (106g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
offers focus via touch
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
27
manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
36
decently wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Sony TX7
25
lighter than others in class (106 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony TX7
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-31 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106g (0.23 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $120 $300