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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A33

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Replacement is Sony A35
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A33 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony A33, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very close but the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR15 was released 17 months later than the A33 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony A33

 EX-ZR15 A33 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2010Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 A33 EX-ZR15 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony A33

 EX-ZR15 A33 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 has external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony A33 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the A33.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and A33 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and A33.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR15 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-ZR15 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR15 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography info
Sony A33 Portrait photography info
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
72
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography features
Sony A33 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography information
Sony A33 Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (325 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Sony A33
67
better than average battery pack (325 shots)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Sony A33
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (325 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
not so great battery pack (340 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging highlights
Sony A33 Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
77
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony A33
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony SLT-A33
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-01-09 2010-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lbs) 500g (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 325 photographs 340 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $249 $230