Sony HX400V vs Sony A33

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony HX400V vs Sony A33, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HX400V (20MP) and A33 (14MP) and the HX400V (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The HX400V was released 3 years later than the A33 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the HX400V matches up vs the A33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V and Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX400V Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX400V provides outside dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX400V vs Sony A33 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the HX400V and the A33.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HX400V and A33 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX400V and A33.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HX400V because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony HX400V will provide more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger HX400V provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.