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Sony A7R vs Sony A33

Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74
Sony Alpha A7R front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Sony A7R vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Sony A7R
(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
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
  • New Model is Sony A35
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Sony A33

 A7R A33 
RevealedFebruary 2014August 2010More modern by 43 months
Screen resolution1230k921kCrisper screen (+309k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony A7R

 A33 A7R 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A7R and Sony A33

 A7R A33 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Sony A7R vs Sony A33 size comparison

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

Sony A7R vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A7R vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A33 as a Portrait photography camera
84
focusing manually
high sensor resolution (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
72
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R Street photography factors
Sony A33 Street photography factors
80
has a tilting screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (465 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R Sports photography details
Sony A33 Sports photography details
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
high sensor resolution (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (340 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery life (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R as a Travel photography camera
Sony A33 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than others in class (465 grams)
weather proofing
high sensor resolution (36MP)
not so great battery (340 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
low battery life (340 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R Landscape photography factors
Sony A33 Landscape photography factors
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
high sensor resolution (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (340 shots)
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low battery life (340 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R Vlogging factors
Sony A33 Vlogging factors
36
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
lighter than others in class (465 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
77
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
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Sony A7R vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R and Sony A33
 Sony Alpha A7RSony SLT-A33
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