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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony WX1

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Announced August 2009
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty similar but the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z33 was announced about the same time to the WX1 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z33 scores vs the WX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony WX1

 EX-Z33 WX1 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Casio EX-Z33

 WX1 EX-Z33 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony WX1

 EX-Z33 WX1 
AnnouncedAugust 2009August 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony WX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z33 and the WX1.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and WX1 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and WX1.

To sum up, both cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The EX-Z33 comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX1 Portrait photography factors
26
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography features
Sony WX1 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography advice
Sony WX1 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography features
Sony WX1 Landscape photography features
27
focusing manually
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX1 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors in class (106g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony WX1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-31 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106g (0.23 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Physical 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 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 ID NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $120 $149