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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W380

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W380 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 W380
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony W380

 EX-Z33 W380 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Casio EX-Z33

 W380 EX-Z33 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony W380

 EX-Z33 W380 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W380 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography information
Sony W380 Portrait photography information
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography information
Sony W380 Street photography information
55
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (106g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography information
Sony W380 Landscape photography information
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging highlights
Sony W380 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors in class (106g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony W380
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
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