Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A33

Below is a extensive comparison of the Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A33, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the ST6500 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The ST6500 was unveiled 5 months later than the A33 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ST6500 grades against the A33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST6500 and Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST6500 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST6500 versus the A33.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and A33 is 99 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST6500 and A33.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST6500 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung ST6500 will resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively.