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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A33

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony A6000
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Refreshed by Sony A35
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A33 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony A33, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NEX-6 was announced 2 years later than the A33 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NEX-6 matches up vs the A33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony A33

 NEX-6 A33 
ReleasedMarch 2013August 2010Fresher by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony NEX-6

 A33 NEX-6 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony A33

 NEX-6 A33 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-6 has external dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony A33 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the NEX-6 and the A33.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-6 and A33 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-6 and A33.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony NEX-6 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NEX-6 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-6
Portrait photography with Sony A33
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
72
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-6 as a Street photography camera
Sony A33 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (345 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
76
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Sports photography advice
Sony A33 Sports photography advice
66
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A33 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than competition (345 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
61
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography details
Sony A33 Landscape photography details
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
67
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
terrible battery pack (340 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Vlogging info
Sony A33 Vlogging info
32
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (345g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic port
77
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-6 and Sony A33
 Sony Alpha NEX-6Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-6 Sony SLT-A33
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-03-25 2010-08-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 99 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 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 MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 345 grams (0.76 pounds) 500 grams (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 70
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 12.6
DXO Low light rating 1018 591
Other
Battery life 360 photos 340 photos
Type 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 feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $365 $230