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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W650

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W650 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 W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W650 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and W650 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was brought out 3 years before the W650 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z33 scores against the W650 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony W650

 EX-Z33 W650 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Casio EX-Z33

 W650 EX-Z33 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 28 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony W650

 EX-Z33 W650 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 provides outside dimensions 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 W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony W650 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the W650.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and W650 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and W650.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W650 to render extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Sony W650
26
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography details
Sony W650 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography features
Sony W650 Travel photography features
56
lighter than average in class (106g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography info
Sony W650 Landscape photography info
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging advice
Sony W650 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than average in class (106g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony W650
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
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 - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106g (0.23 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $120 $140