Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A33
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Announced June 2010
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Newer Model is Sony A35
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Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A33, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5 (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe NEX-5 was launched 2 months prior to the A33 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NEX-5 scores against the A33 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony A33
| NEX-5 | A33 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony NEX-5
| A33 | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5 and Sony A33
| NEX-5 | A33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2010 |  | August 2010 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5 features external dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-5 compared to the A33.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5 and A33 is 89 and 67 respectively.
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5 and A33.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A33 Specifications
| Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony SLT-A33 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2010-06-07 | 2010-08-24 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Total lenses | 121 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/160s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 287 gr (0.63 lbs) | 500 gr (1.10 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 69 | 70 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.2 | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | 796 | 591 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photographs | 340 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $599 | $230 |