Sony A350 vs Sony A33

Here is a in-depth overview of the Sony A350 and Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the A350 (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The A350 was launched 3 years prior to the A33 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A350 matches up vs the A33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 & Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A350 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A350 has external measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A350 against the A33.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A350 and A33 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A350 and A33.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files though you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older A350 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.