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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A33

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump 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-ZR400 vs Sony A33 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A33, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR400 was released 2 years after the A33 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the A33 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony A33

 EX-ZR400 A33 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2010More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 A33 EX-ZR400 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony A33

 EX-ZR400 A33 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the A33.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and A33 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and A33.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR400 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Casio EX-ZR400 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR400 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Sony A33
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
72
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography highlights
Sony A33 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
76
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography advice
Sony A33 Sports photography advice
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery life (500 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
low battery life (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A33 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A33 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery life (500 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low battery life (340 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging factors
Sony A33 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
77
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony A33
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony SLT-A33
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
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 images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 500g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 500 shots 340 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $230