Sony HX100V vs Sony A33

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony HX100V versus Sony A33, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the HX100V (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX100V was brought out 15 months later than the A33 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the HX100V grades against the A33 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V & Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX100V Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX100V offers outside dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX100V versus Sony A33 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the HX100V versus the A33.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX100V and A33 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX100V and A33.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HX100V due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony HX100V will produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher HX100V is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.