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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W230

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W230 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 W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W230 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was revealed 7 months after the W230 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z33 matches up versus the W230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony W230

 EX-Z33 W230 
AnnouncedAugust 2009February 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Casio EX-Z33

 W230 EX-Z33 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony W230

 EX-Z33 W230 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 features outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the W230.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and W230 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and W230.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W230 to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-Z33 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography information
Sony W230 Portrait photography information
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography details
Sony W230 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography factors
Sony W230 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W230 Landscape photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W230 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (106g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony W230
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-31 2009-02-17
Body design 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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 grams (0.23 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical 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 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $120 $180