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Sony A450 vs Sony A33

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Sony A450 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Later Model is Sony A35
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Sony A450 vs Sony A33 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony A450 versus Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A450 was introduced 7 months prior to the A33 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A450 matches up versus the A33 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony A33

 A450 A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony A450

 A33 A450 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2010Fresher by 7 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony A33

 A450 A33 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Sony A450 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A450 enjoys exterior measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sony A33 has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A450 compared to the A33.

Sony A450 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A450 and A33 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A450 and A33.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older A450 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A450 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A450
Portrait photography with Sony A33
72
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
72
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A450 Street photography features
Sony A33 Street photography features
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
76
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony A450 Sports photography factors
Sony A33 Sports photography factors
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery power (1,050 shots)
supports phase detect AF
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A450 Travel photography highlights
Sony A33 Travel photography highlights
60
great battery power (1,050 CIPA)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 Landscape photography factors
Sony A33 Landscape photography factors
66
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (1,050 CIPA)
small screen (2.7 inches)
missing Timelapse function
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (340 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A450
Vlogging with Sony A33
9
no video shooting
77
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
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Sony A450 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony A33
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony SLT-A33
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-05 2010-08-24
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Clear Photo Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 560 gr (1.23 pounds) 500 gr (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 70
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 12.6
DXO Low light rating 769 591
Other
Battery life 1050 shots 340 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,241 $230