Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A33
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Launched June 2010
- Renewed by Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Launched August 2010
- Newer Model is Sony A35
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A33 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A33, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-3 (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NEX-3 was announced 2 months before the A33 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NEX-3 grades vs the A33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A33 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-3 and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-3 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Sony A33
NEX-3 | A33 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony NEX-3
A33 | NEX-3 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony NEX-3 and Sony A33
NEX-3 | A33 | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | August 2010 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-3 offers outside measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 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).
Look at the Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-3 vs the A33.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3 and A33 is 89 and 67 respectively.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3 and A33.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos but you should factor the production date of the products into consideration.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A33 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony SLT-A33 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2010-06-07 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | 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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 121 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | 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 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 297g (0.65 lbs) | 500g (1.10 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 68 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | 830 | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 340 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $0 | $230 |