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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A35

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A35 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
  • Released August 2009
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Superseded the Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A35 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony A35, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and A35 (16MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z33 was brought out 3 years before the A35 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-Z33 grades vs the A35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony A35

 EX-Z33 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Casio EX-Z33

 A35 EX-Z33 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011August 2009Newer by 25 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony A35

 EX-Z33 A35 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z33 and the A35.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and A35 is 97 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and A35.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z33 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A35 will deliver extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Sony A35
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography information
Sony A35 Street photography information
55
lighter than others in class (106g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (415 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography features
Sony A35 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
terrible battery power (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
Travel photography with Sony A35
56
lighter than others in class (106 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
lighter than competition (415 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (440 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Sony A35
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
69
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
terrible battery power (440 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging advice
Sony A35 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others in class (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than competition (415 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony A35
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony SLT-A35
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-08-31 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106g (0.23 lbs) 415g (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $120 $598