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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A33

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2010
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • New Model is Sony A35
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A33 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sony A33, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly similar but the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z800 was unveiled around the same time to the A33 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z800 matches up vs the A33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sony A33

 EX-Z800 A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Casio EX-Z800

 A33 EX-Z800 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony A33

 EX-Z800 A33 
AnnouncedAugust 2010August 2010Similar age
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z800 provides outer dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sony A33 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z800 vs the A33.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and A33 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and A33.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The EX-Z800 contains the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh trickier.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z800
Portrait photography with Sony A33
34
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography details
Sony A33 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A33 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery power (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography info
Sony A33 Travel photography info
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography info
Sony A33 Landscape photography info
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
66
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
terrible battery power (340 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A33 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
77
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Sony A33
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Sony SLT-A33
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-08-03 2010-08-24
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction 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 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 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 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 500g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-120 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $150 $230