Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A33

Its time to look more closely at the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A33, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NEX-F3 was announced 2 years after the A33 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NEX-F3 grades vs the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Sony NEX-F3 has exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A33 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the NEX-F3 versus the A33.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-F3 and A33 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-F3 and A33.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony NEX-F3 to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher NEX-F3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.