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Sony A3000 vs Sony A33

Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59
Sony Alpha A3000 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Sony A3000 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Replacement is Sony a3500
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Renewed by Sony A35
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Sony A3000 vs Sony A33 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Sony A3000 versus Sony A33, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the A3000 (20MP) and A33 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A3000 was unveiled 3 years after the A33 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A3000 scores vs the A33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Sony A33

 A3000 A33 
RevealedAugust 2013August 2010Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony A3000

 A33 A3000 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A3000 and Sony A33

 A3000 A33 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Sony A3000 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A3000 enjoys outside measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A3000 vs the A33.

Sony A3000 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 and A33 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Sony A3000 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Sony A3000 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 and A33.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony A3000 to deliver more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent A3000 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Sony A3000 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Sony A3000 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A3000 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A33 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
72
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A3000
Street photography with Sony A33
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (411 grams)
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A3000
Sports photography with Sony A33
60
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A3000 Travel photography info
Sony A33 Travel photography info
60
great battery life (470 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (411 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A33 as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (470 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (340 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A3000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A33 as a Vlogging camera
26
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (411 grams)
77
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
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Sony A3000 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A3000 and Sony A33
 Sony Alpha A3000Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A3000 Sony SLT-A33
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-08-27 2010-08-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ image Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5456 x 3632 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 16000 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD, H.264, MP4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 411 grams (0.91 pounds) 500 grams (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 70
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 12.6
DXO Low light score 1068 591
Other
Battery life 470 images 340 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $398 $230