Sony A7R vs Sony A33
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Sony A7R vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Launched February 2014
- Replacement is Sony A7R II
(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
- New Model is Sony A35

Sony A7R vs Sony A33 Overview
Following is a in depth analysis of the Sony A7R vs Sony A33, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the A7R (36MP) and A33 (14MP) and the A7R (Full frame) and A33 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

The A7R was revealed 3 years after the A33 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A7R grades vs the A33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Sony A7R vs Sony A33 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7R and Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A7R Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Sony A33
A7R | A33 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 43 months |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper screen (+309k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony A7R
A33 | A7R | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony A7R and Sony A33
A7R | A33 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Sony A7R vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R enjoys outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sony A33 has dimensions 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 Sony A7R vs Sony A33 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A7R versus the A33.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R and A33 is 78 and 67 respectively.

Sony A7R vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R and A33.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7R with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A7R will offer more detail because of its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A7R will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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Sony A7R vs Sony A33 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7R | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7R | Sony SLT-A33 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2014-02-13 | 2010-08-24 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 121 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Xtra Fine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | 1,150k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 465 grams (1.03 lbs) | 500 grams (1.10 lbs) |
Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 95 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.6 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.1 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 2746 | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | 340 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $1,898 | $230 |