Pentax Q vs Sony A33

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax Q and Sony A33, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the Q (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Q (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The Q was revealed 11 months later than the A33 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Q scores versus the A33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q & Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are provided at Pentax Q Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax Q has got external dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Pentax Q and Sony A33 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Q and the A33.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q and A33 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Q and A33.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A33 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Q is going to have an edge in sensor technology.