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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A33

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Successor is Sony A35
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A33 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony A33, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very close but the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z35 was introduced 6 months prior to the A33 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z35 matches up versus the A33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony A33

 EX-Z35 A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Casio EX-Z35

 A33 EX-Z35 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony A33

 EX-Z35 A33 
ReleasedFebruary 2010August 2010Same generation
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z35 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the A33.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and A33 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and A33.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z35 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A33 will provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A33 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
71
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography info
Sony A33 Street photography info
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
76
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography advice
Sony A33 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery power (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography info
Sony A33 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography info
Sony A33 Landscape photography info
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
66
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low battery power (340 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z35
Vlogging with Sony A33
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
77
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony A33
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sony SLT-A33
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-02-21 2010-08-24
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 500 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 591
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $99 $230