Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A33
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced October 2020
- Previous Model is Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Released August 2010
- Newer Model is Sony A35

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A33 Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony A33, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and A33 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and A33 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

The Z7 II was unveiled 10 years later than the A33 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z7 II matches up vs the A33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A33 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony A33
Z7 II | A33 | |||
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Released | October 2020 | ![]() | August 2010 | Fresher by 124 months |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+1179k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Nikon Z7 II
A33 | Z7 II | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony A33
Z7 II | A33 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony A33 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Z7 II and the A33.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and A33 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and A33.
As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will deliver greater detail having an extra 32MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A33 Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Sony SLT-A33 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2020-10-14 | 2010-08-24 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 15 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 2,100k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 1,150k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 705 gr (1.55 lbs) | 500 gr (1.10 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 photographs | 340 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 2 | One |
Price at launch | $2,997 | $230 |