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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A33

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Launched September 2013
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Newer Model is Sony A35
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A33 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony A33, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was revealed 3 years after the A33 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-M1 grades versus the A33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Sony A33

 Fujifilm X-M1 A33 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013August 2010Newer by 38 months

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 A33 Fujifilm X-M1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony A33

 Fujifilm X-M1 A33 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-M1 has physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 versus the A33.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-M1 and A33 is 87 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-M1 and A33.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-M1 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-M1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography factors
Sony A33 Portrait photography factors
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Street photography with Sony A33
76
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography factors
Sony A33 Sports photography factors
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography factors
Sony A33 Travel photography factors
66
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
61
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (340 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography information
Sony A33 Landscape photography information
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (340 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging info
Sony A33 Vlogging info
31
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone port
77
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony A33
 Fujifilm X-M1Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-M1 Sony SLT-A33
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-09-17 2010-08-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 54 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 pounds) 500 grams (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 591
Other
Battery life 350 images 340 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $399 $230