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Sony A7c vs Sony A33

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80
Sony Alpha A7c front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Sony A7c vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Revealed September 2020
Sony A33
(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
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Newer Model is Sony A35
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Sony A7c vs Sony A33 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony A7c and Sony A33, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the A7c (24MP) and A33 (14MP) and the A7c (Full frame) and A33 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A7c was introduced 10 years after the A33 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A7c grades versus the A33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony A33

 A7c A33 
IntroducedSeptember 2020August 2010Newer by 123 months
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony A7c

 A33 A7c 

Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony A33

 A7c A33 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Sony A7c vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A7c has got outside dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony A33 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the A7c compared to the A33.

Sony A7c vs Sony A33 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7c and A33 is 78 and 67 respectively.

Sony A7c vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7c and A33.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A7c using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A7c will give greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger A7c is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A7c vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7c vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7c Portrait photography info
Sony A33 Portrait photography info
78
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
72
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A7c Street photography highlights
Sony A33 Street photography highlights
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
76
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7c
Sports photography with Sony A33
88
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (740 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
low battery life (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7c Travel photography advice
Sony A33 Travel photography advice
86
good battery (740 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
61
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7c Landscape photography advice
Sony A33 Landscape photography advice
88
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
good battery (740 shots)
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low battery life (340 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7c Vlogging features
Sony A33 Vlogging features
86
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
77
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
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Sony A7c vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7c and Sony A33
 Sony Alpha A7cSony SLT-A33
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7c Sony SLT-A33
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2020-09-14 2010-08-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 204800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 693 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 122 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 509g (1.12 pounds) 500g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 591
Other
Battery life 740 photos 340 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,800 $230