Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony WX5
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched July 2010

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony WX5 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z33 was introduced 10 months before the WX5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z33 matches up versus the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony WX5
EX-Z33 | WX5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Casio EX-Z33
WX5 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 10 months |
Display dimension | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony WX5
EX-Z33 | WX5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony WX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the WX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and WX5 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and WX5.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX5 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-08-31 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 2.8" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
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 | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 5.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 106 gr (0.23 lb) | 146 gr (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" 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 ID | NP-82 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $120 | $250 |