Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A33

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M1X and Sony A33, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and A33 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and A33 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The E-M1X was introduced 8 years after the A33 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-M1X grades against the A33 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X comes with exterior dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1X and Sony A33 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M1X against the A33.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and A33 is 54 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and A33.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will offer you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.