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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W220

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W220 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
  • Launched August 2009
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W220 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was introduced 8 months after the W220 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z33 grades against the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony W220

 EX-Z33 W220 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Casio EX-Z33

 W220 EX-Z33 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony W220

 EX-Z33 W220 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 has external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the W220.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and W220 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and W220.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W220 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer EX-Z33 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography info
Sony W220 Portrait photography info
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (106g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
Sports photography with Sony W220
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography advice
Sony W220 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (106g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Sony W220
27
has manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging info
Sony W220 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition (106 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony W220
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-31 2009-01-08
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106g (0.23 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $120 $160