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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W330 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z35 was unveiled 2 months after the W330 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-Z35 scores versus the W330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony W330

 EX-Z35 W330 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Casio EX-Z35

 W330 EX-Z35 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony W330

 EX-Z35 W330 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 features outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the W330.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and W330.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W330 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography info
Sony W330 Street photography info
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography features
Sony W330 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography factors
Sony W330 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography factors
Sony W330 Landscape photography factors
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging details
Sony W330 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony W330
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-21 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
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 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 124g (0.27 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 Self-timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $99 $170