Sony A550 vs Sony A33

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony A550 versus Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the A550 (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A550 was launched 8 months earlier than the A33 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A550 matches up against the A33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 & Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A550 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A550 enjoys external dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) and the Sony A33 has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A550 versus the A33.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A550 and A33 is 63 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A550 and A33.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged A550 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.