Sony H300 vs Sony A33

Lets look a little more closely at the Sony H300 vs Sony A33, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both created by Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the H300 (20MP) and A33 (14MP) and the H300 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The H300 was unveiled 3 years after the A33 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the H300 scores versus the A33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are available at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sony H300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Sony H300 vs Sony A33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the H300 versus the A33.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the H300 and A33 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the H300 and A33.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The H300 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony H300 will offer you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher H300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.