Sony HX1 vs Sony A33

Here, we are reviewing the Sony HX1 and Sony A33, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and A33 (14MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and A33 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The HX1 was introduced 16 months before the A33 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the HX1 grades vs the A33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 & Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX1 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Sony HX1 comes with outer dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX1 and Sony A33 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the HX1 compared to the A33.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX1 and A33 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX1 and A33.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HX1 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A33 will give greater detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older HX1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.