Sony HX1 vs Sony A33
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Sony HX1 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Introduced April 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Revealed August 2010
- Newer Model is Sony A35
Sony HX1 vs Sony A33 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony HX1 vs Sony A33 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony A33
HX1 | A33 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony HX1
A33 | HX1 | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | April 2009 | Fresher by 16 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony HX1 and Sony A33
HX1 | A33 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Sony HX1 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony HX1 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony HX1 vs Sony A33 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | Sony SLT-A33 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-04-22 | 2010-08-24 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.104 x 4.578mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.20 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1440x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 544g (1.20 lbs) | 500g (1.10 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $47,999 | $230 |