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Sony a5000 vs Sony A33

Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62
Sony Alpha a5000 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Sony a5000 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-3N
  • Later Model is Sony a5100
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Renewed by Sony A35
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Sony a5000 vs Sony A33 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Sony a5000 vs Sony A33, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the a5000 (20MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The a5000 was announced 3 years later than the A33 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the a5000 grades vs the A33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Sony A33

 a5000 A33 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2010Fresher by 42 months

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony a5000

 A33 a5000 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony a5000 and Sony A33

 a5000 A33 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sony a5000 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony a5000 has outside measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Sony a5000 vs Sony A33 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the a5000 versus the A33.

Sony a5000 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the a5000 and A33 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Sony a5000 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Sony a5000 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the a5000 and A33.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony a5000 to resolve more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern a5000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony a5000 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Sony a5000 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony a5000 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony a5000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A33 Portrait photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
72
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony a5000 Street photography advice
Sony A33 Street photography advice
78
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
76
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony a5000 Sports photography highlights
Sony A33 Sports photography highlights
59
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery (420 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony a5000 Travel photography advice
Sony A33 Travel photography advice
78
good battery (420 per charge)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
61
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony a5000 Landscape photography info
Sony A33 Landscape photography info
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (420 per charge)
no image stabilization
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
not so great battery pack (340 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony a5000 Vlogging factors
Sony A33 Vlogging factors
32
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone port
77
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
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Sony a5000 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony a5000 and Sony A33
 Sony Alpha a5000Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a5000 Sony SLT-A33
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2014-01-07 2010-08-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.2 x 15.4mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 357.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5456 x 3632 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 16000 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 500g (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 70
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 12.6
DXO Low light score 1089 591
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 340 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $448 $230