Pentax E85 vs Sony A33

Here is a complete analysis of the Pentax E85 versus Sony A33, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very comparable but the E85 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The E85 was revealed 11 months earlier than the A33 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the E85 grades against the A33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E85 and Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are available at Pentax E85 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax E85 features external dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Pentax E85 versus Sony A33 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the E85 and the A33.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E85 and A33 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E85 and A33.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E85 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A33 will produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older E85 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.