Nikon Z7 vs Sony A33

Following is a detailed review of the Nikon Z7 versus Sony A33, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and A33 (14MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and A33 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 was announced 8 years after the A33 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z7 grades versus the A33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 offers exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 versus Sony A33 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z7 compared to the A33.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and A33 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and A33.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z7 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 will offer more detail with its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.