Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony A33

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony A33, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NEX-C3 was introduced 13 months later than the A33 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NEX-C3 scores vs the A33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-C3 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony A33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the NEX-C3 compared to the A33.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-C3 and A33 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-C3 and A33.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony NEX-C3 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher NEX-C3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.