Nikon D3500 vs Sony A33

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon D3500 versus Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the D3500 (24MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D3500 was launched 8 years after the A33 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D3500 matches up vs the A33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D3500 and Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D3500 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3500 provides exterior measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D3500 versus Sony A33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the D3500 vs the A33.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D3500 and A33 is 72 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D3500 and A33.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon D3500 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger D3500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.