Sony HX200V vs Sony A33

Here, we will be evaluating the Sony HX200V versus Sony A33, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the HX200V (18MP) and A33 (14MP) and the HX200V (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX200V was launched 21 months after the A33 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the HX200V matches up against the A33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX200V Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX200V offers external dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX200V versus Sony A33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the HX200V versus the A33.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX200V and A33 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX200V and A33.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HX200V featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony HX200V will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger HX200V is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.