Sony A6400 vs Sony A33
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Sony A6400 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Announced January 2019
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- 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
- Launched August 2010
- Renewed by Sony A35
Sony A6400 vs Sony A33 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Sony A6400 versus Sony A33, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the A6400 (24MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A6400 was brought out 8 years later than the A33 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A6400 grades vs the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A6400 vs Sony A33 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a6400 and Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A6400 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony A33
A6400 | A33 | |||
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Launched | January 2019 | August 2010 | More recent by 103 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony A6400
A33 | A6400 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony A33
A6400 | A33 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly |
Sony A6400 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A6400 provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check the Sony A6400 versus Sony A33 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A6400 against the A33.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6400 and A33 is 83 and 67 respectively.
Sony A6400 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A6400 and A33.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony A6400 to give more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent A6400 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony A6400 vs Sony A33 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6400 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a6400 | Sony SLT-A33 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2019-01-15 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 32000 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 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 sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | 1,150k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 403 grams (0.89 pounds) | 500 grams (1.10 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 83 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.6 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 1431 | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 images | 340 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $898 | $230 |