Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TX9
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Introduced July 2010
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Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony TX9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z33 was brought out 10 months earlier than the TX9 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z33 scores against the TX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony TX9
| EX-Z33 | TX9 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Casio EX-Z33
| TX9 | EX-Z33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2010 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 10 months |
| Display size | 3.5" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony TX9
| EX-Z33 | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the TX9.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and TX9 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and TX9.
All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX9 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| 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 range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5" | 3.5" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.80 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, 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) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | 106g (0.23 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
| Physical 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 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 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $120 | $799 |