Sony A7S vs Sony A33
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Sony A7S vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 409600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Launched April 2014
- Renewed by Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Revealed August 2010
- Later Model is Sony A35
Sony A7S vs Sony A33 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Sony A7S versus Sony A33, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A7S (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively close but the A7S (Full frame) and A33 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A7S was released 3 years after the A33 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A7S grades vs the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A7S vs Sony A33 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7S and Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A7S Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Sony A33
A7S | A33 | |||
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Revealed | April 2014 | August 2010 | Newer by 45 months | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 921k | Clearer screen (+309k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony A7S
A33 | A7S | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony A7S and Sony A33
A7S | A33 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Sony A7S vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Sony A7S has outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check out the Sony A7S versus Sony A33 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A7S against the A33.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7S and A33 is 77 and 67 respectively.
Sony A7S vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7S and A33.
All in all, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A7S due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony A33 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger A7S will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony A7S vs Sony A33 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7S | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7S | Sony SLT-A33 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2014-04-06 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 855.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4240 x 2832 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 409600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 121 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | 1,150k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 489g (1.08 pounds) | 500g (1.10 pounds) |
Physical 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 All around rating | 87 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.9 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 3702 | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 340 images |
Style of battery | 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 | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $1,998 | $230 |