Nikon D5000 vs Sony A33

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon D5000 and Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D5000 (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D5000 was launched 14 months prior to the A33 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D5000 scores versus the A33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D5000 and Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D5000 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D5000 offers exterior measurements of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the D5000 vs the A33.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D5000 and A33 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D5000 and A33.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A33 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older D5000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.