Sony A9 II vs Sony A33
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Sony A9 II vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
- Introduced October 2019
- Old Model is Sony A9
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- New Model is Sony A35
Sony A9 II vs Sony A33 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony A9 II and Sony A33, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A9 II (24MP) and A33 (14MP) and the A9 II (Full frame) and A33 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A9 II was revealed 9 years after the A33 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A9 II matches up against the A33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A9 II vs Sony A33 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A9 Mark II and Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are available at Sony A9 II Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sony A33
A9 II | A33 | |||
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Revealed | October 2019 | August 2010 | More modern by 111 months | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 921k | Clearer display (+519k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony A9 II
A33 | A9 II | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony A9 II and Sony A33
A9 II | A33 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Sony A9 II vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sony A9 II comes with outside dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and 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).
Contrast the Sony A9 II and Sony A33 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A9 II against the A33.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A9 II and A33 is 62 and 67 respectively.
Sony A9 II vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A9 II and A33.
To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A9 II having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony A9 II will resolve extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent A9 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony A9 II vs Sony A33 Specifications
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | Sony SLT-A33 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2019-10-03 | 2010-08-24 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ X | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 693 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 121 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686 thousand dot | 1,150 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 678g (1.49 lb) | 500g (1.10 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 690 images | 340 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FZ100 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Retail price | $4,498 | $230 |