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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A33

Portability
84
Imaging
63
Features
71
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Announced December 2011
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Newer Model is Sony A35
Photography Glossary

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A33 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A33, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are offered by Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the NEX-7 (24MP) and A33 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NEX-7 was brought out 16 months later than the A33 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NEX-7 grades versus the A33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Sony A33

 NEX-7 A33 
ReleasedDecember 2011August 2010More recent by 16 months

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony NEX-7

 A33 NEX-7 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony NEX-7 and Sony A33

 NEX-7 A33 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-7 has got outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the NEX-7 vs the A33.

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-7 and A33 is 84 and 67 respectively.

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-7 and A33.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony NEX-7 to show extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger NEX-7 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A33 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-7
Street photography with Sony A33
76
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
76
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Sports photography info
Sony A33 Sports photography info
61
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (430 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Travel photography highlights
Sony A33 Travel photography highlights
70
good battery (430 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
61
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery (340 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A33 as a Landscape photography camera
72
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (430 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low battery (340 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Vlogging features
Sony A33 Vlogging features
35
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
77
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-7 and Sony A33
 Sony Alpha NEX-7Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-7 Sony SLT-A33
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2011-12-13 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 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 16000 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum 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, 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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 400 grams (0.88 lbs) 500 grams (1.10 lbs)
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 All around rating 81 70
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 12.6
DXO Low light rating 1016 591
Other
Battery life 430 images 340 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 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
Launch pricing $699 $230