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Sony A380 vs Sony A33

Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Sony A380 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A350
  • Renewed by Sony A390
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Replacement is Sony A35
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Sony A380 vs Sony A33 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Sony A380 vs Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A380 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the A33 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A380 grades versus the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony A33

 A380 A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony A380

 A33 A380 
AnnouncedAugust 2010August 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony A33

 A380 A33 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Sony A380 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A380 enjoys outside measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A380 and the A33.

Sony A380 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A380 and A33 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A380 and A33.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The older A380 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony A380 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A33 as a Portrait photography camera
72
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
72
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A380
Street photography with Sony A33
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 Sports photography features
Sony A33 Sports photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
terrible battery power (500 CIPA)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 Travel photography details
Sony A33 Travel photography details
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (500 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
61
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography details
Sony A33 Landscape photography details
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
not so great battery power (340 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 Vlogging factors
Sony A33 Vlogging factors
9
no video
77
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
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Sony A380 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony A33
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony SLT-A33
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-08-24 2010-08-24
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 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 0.49x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
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 port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 519g (1.14 lbs) 500g (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 67 70
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 12.6
DXO Low light rating 614 591
Other
Battery life 500 photos 340 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $899 $230