Nikon D5100 vs Sony A33

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon D5100 and Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D5100 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D5100 was introduced 9 months after the A33 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the D5100 matches up against the A33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5100 and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D5100 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D5100 has external dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the D5100 versus the A33.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D5100 and A33 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D5100 and A33.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon D5100 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern D5100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.