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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W620

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W620 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 W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W620 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and W620 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was announced 3 years prior to the W620 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-Z33 grades vs the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony W620

 EX-Z33 W620 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Casio EX-Z33

 W620 EX-Z33 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 28 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony W620

 EX-Z33 W620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 has outer 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) whilst the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony W620 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 and the W620.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and W620 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and W620.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W620 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography info
Sony W620 Portrait photography info
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography advice
Sony W620 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (106 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography advice
Sony W620 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography details
Sony W620 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition (106g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition (116 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
27
manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Sony W620
25
lighter than competition (106 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony W620
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-31 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106g (0.23 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $120 $102