Leica Q2 vs Sony A33

On this page, we will be contrasting the Leica Q2 versus Sony A33, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and A33 (14MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and A33 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The Q2 was introduced 8 years after the A33 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica Q2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Q2 matches up vs the A33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica Q2 & Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are provided at Leica Q2 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q2 has outside measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) and the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Leica Q2 versus Sony A33 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Q2 against the A33.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Q2 and A33 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Q2 and A33.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q2 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica Q2 will provide extra detail using its extra 33MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher Q2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.