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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W320

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W320 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony W320
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony W320

 EX-Z33 W320 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Casio EX-Z33

 W320 EX-Z33 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony W320

 EX-Z33 W320 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W320 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography info
Sony W320 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography info
Sony W320 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography advice
Sony W320 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Sony W320
27
has manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
33
relatively wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging features
Sony W320 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors in class (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony W320
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
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