Nikon D5200 vs Sony A33

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon D5200 vs Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the D5200 (24MP) and A33 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D5200 was announced 2 years later than the A33 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the D5200 grades vs the A33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D5200 and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D5200 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D5200 has outer measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sony A33 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the D5200 vs the A33.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D5200 and A33 is 66 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D5200 and A33.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon D5200 to show extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger D5200 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.