Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A33
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A33 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony A33
EX-ZR15 | A33 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2010 | Fresher by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Casio EX-ZR15
A33 | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony A33
EX-ZR15 | A33 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A33 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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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 |