Sony HX5 vs Sony A33

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony HX5 vs Sony A33, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and A33 (14MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and A33 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The HX5 was manufactured 2 months earlier than the A33 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the HX5 scores versus the A33 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 and Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX5 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX5 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 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).

Examine the Sony HX5 vs Sony A33 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the HX5 vs the A33.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HX5 and A33 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX5 and A33.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HX5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A33 will result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively.