Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A33

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony A33, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very well matched but the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR1000 was launched 2 years after the A33 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR1000 scores against the A33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the A33.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and A33 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and A33.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR1000 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR1000 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.