Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A33

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony A33, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 22 months after the A33 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR300 scores against the A33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony A33 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the A33.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and A33 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and A33.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR300 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Casio EX-ZR300 will resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.