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Sony A100 vs Sony A33

Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Sony A100 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2006
  • Old Model is Konica Minolta 5D
  • Refreshed by Sony A550
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
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Successor is Sony A35
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Sony A100 vs Sony A33 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Sony A100 vs Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and A33 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The A100 was introduced 5 years earlier than the A33 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A100 grades versus the A33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony A33

 A100 A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony A100

 A33 A100 
RevealedAugust 2010July 2006More modern by 49 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony A33

 A100 A33 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Sony A100 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A100 features physical measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A100 against the A33.

Sony A100 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and A33 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Sony A100 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A100 and A33.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony A33 to result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged A100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A100 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A100 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A100
Portrait photography with Sony A33
52
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A100 Street photography details
Sony A33 Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
76
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A33 as a Sports photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
low battery (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A100
Travel photography with Sony A33
45
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (340 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A100 Landscape photography info
Sony A33 Landscape photography info
53
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
no Timelapse function
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low battery (340 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A100
Vlogging with Sony A33
9
no video
77
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
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Sony A100 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A100 and Sony A33
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Sony SLT-A33
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2006-07-31 2010-08-24
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 638 gr (1.41 lb) 500 gr (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 61 70
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 12.6
DXO Low light score 476 591
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM55H NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,000 $230