Sony A6400 vs Sony A33

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.