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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W330

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W330 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
  • Launched August 2009
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W330 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and W330 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was brought out 4 months before the W330 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z33 matches up versus the W330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony W330

 EX-Z33 W330 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Casio EX-Z33

 W330 EX-Z33 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony W330

 EX-Z33 W330 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z33 against the W330.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and W330 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and W330.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W330 to produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Sony W330
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Sony W330
55
lighter than competition (106g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W330 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography advice
Sony W330 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (106g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography information
Sony W330 Landscape photography information
27
you can focus manually
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
38
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Sony W330
25
lighter than competition (106 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
26
relatively wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony W330
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-31 2010-01-07
Body design 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount 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 range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 106g (0.23 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $120 $170