Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A33
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A33 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Sony A33
Fujifilm X-M1 | A33 | |||
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Announced | September 2013 | August 2010 | Newer by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Fujifilm X-M1
A33 | Fujifilm X-M1 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony A33
Fujifilm X-M1 | A33 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Check out the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony A33 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A33 Specifications
Fujifilm X-M1 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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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 |