Sony HX50V vs Sony A33

Here is a extensive analysis of the Sony HX50V versus Sony A33, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are created by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the HX50V (20MP) and A33 (14MP) and the HX50V (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The HX50V was launched 2 years later than the A33 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HX50V grades vs the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V & Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX50V Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX50V has got physical measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the HX50V versus the A33.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX50V and A33 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX50V and A33.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HX50V because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony HX50V will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer HX50V should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.