Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W380
97 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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96 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W380 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
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W380 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony W380, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and W380 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z33 was revealed 4 months prior to the W380 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the W380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W380 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony W380
EX-Z33 | W380 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Casio EX-Z33
W380 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony W380
EX-Z33 | W380 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 features external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony W380 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z33 against the W380.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and W380 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and W380.
As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W380 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-08-31 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 106g (0.23 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-82 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $120 | $44 |