Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A33
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Released August 2010
- Refreshed by Sony A35

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A33 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A33, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

The EX-Z450 was launched 12 months before the A33 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z450 scores vs the A33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A33 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony A33
EX-Z450 | A33 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Casio EX-Z450
A33 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony A33
EX-Z450 | A33 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys external measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A33 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the A33.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and A33 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and A33.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z450 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A33 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be behind in sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A33 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Sony SLT-A33 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2009-08-18 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
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 | 128 grams (0.28 lb) | 500 grams (1.10 lb) |
Dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $229 | $230 |