Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W320
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W320 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
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2010

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W320 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony W320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and W320 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z33 was launched 4 months before the W320 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z33 grades against the W320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W320 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony W320
EX-Z33 | W320 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Casio EX-Z33
W320 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony W320
EX-Z33 | W320 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 has outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony W320 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z33 and the W320.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and W320 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and W320.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W320 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W320 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-08-31 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 106 gr (0.23 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $120 | $269 |