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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A33

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Sony A33
(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
  • Launched August 2010
  • Newer Model is Sony A35
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A33 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony A33, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR10 was released around the same time to the A33 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR10 grades vs the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony A33

 EX-ZR10 A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 A33 EX-ZR10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony A33

 EX-ZR10 A33 
LaunchedSeptember 2010August 2010Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony A33 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the A33.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and A33 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and A33.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR10 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A33 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Sony A33
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
72
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography highlights
Sony A33 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography details
Sony A33 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography highlights
Sony A33 Travel photography highlights
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (340 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography advice
Sony A33 Landscape photography advice
41
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (340 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging info
Sony A33 Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
77
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony A33
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sony SLT-A33
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-09-20 2010-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 500g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $190 $230