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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony A330

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A300
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony A330 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Sony A330, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and A330 (10MP) and the EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZS5 was manufactured 20 months after the A330 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZS5 scores vs the A330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Sony A330

 EX-ZS5 A330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2009Newer by 20 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 A330 EX-ZS5 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony A330

 EX-ZS5 A330 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS5 provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZS5 vs the A330.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and A330 is 99 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS5 and A330.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZS5 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-ZS5 will render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger EX-ZS5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A330 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography details
Sony A330 Street photography details
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Sports photography with Sony A330
32
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
not so great battery power (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography factors
Sony A330 Travel photography factors
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
44
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (230 shots)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography info
Sony A330 Landscape photography info
38
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7")
low MP (10 megapixels)
not so great battery power (230 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging features
Sony A330 Vlogging features
27
very good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (848 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony A330
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-05-18
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range () -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 -
Maximum video resolution 848x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 529 grams (1.17 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 535
Other
Battery life - 230 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
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