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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
86
Overall
66

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Launched August 2009
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Announced May 2020
  • Successor is Sony ZV-1 II
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony ZV-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z33 was brought out 11 years before the ZV-1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z33 scores vs the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony ZV-1

 EX-Z33 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Casio EX-Z33

 ZV-1 EX-Z33 
AnnouncedMay 2020August 2009More recent by 130 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony ZV-1

 EX-Z33 ZV-1 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 against the ZV-1.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and ZV-1 is 97 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and ZV-1.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z33 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will give you extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1
25
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
72
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Sony ZV-1
55
lighter than competitors (106g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
85
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography features
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography features
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
70
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (24.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (106 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
81
lighter than competition in class (294g)
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
27
focusing manually
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
70
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging features
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors (106 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
86
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than competition in class (294 grams)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony ZV-1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony ZV-1
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-31 2020-05-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 106g (0.23 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
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 - 260 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $120 $750