Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony WX30
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011
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Following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX-Z33 was revealed 23 months earlier than the WX30 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z33 scores vs the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony WX30
| EX-Z33 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Casio EX-Z33
| WX30 | EX-Z33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony WX30
| EX-Z33 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony WX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z33 against the WX30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and WX30 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and WX30.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX30 to offer you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2011-07-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| 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) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.80 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 106 grams (0.23 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 | - | 250 photos |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-82 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $120 | $259 |