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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W730

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W730 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was manufactured 4 years before the W730 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z33 scores versus the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony W730

 EX-Z33 W730 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Casio EX-Z33

 W730 EX-Z33 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 40 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony W730

 EX-Z33 W730 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 provides external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z33 against the W730.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and W730 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and W730.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W730 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography details
Sony W730 Portrait photography details
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Sony W730
55
lighter than competition (106 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography advice
Sony W730 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography highlights
Sony W730 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition (106g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
provides touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography info
Sony W730 Landscape photography info
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
39
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging factors
Sony W730 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition (106 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony W730
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-31 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 grams (0.23 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 shots
Battery type - 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $120 $138