Sony QX10 vs Sony A33

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony QX10 versus Sony A33, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both created by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the QX10 (18MP) and A33 (14MP) and the QX10 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The QX10 was unveiled 3 years later than the A33 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the QX10 matches up versus the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 and Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are provided at Sony QX10 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony QX10 offers outer dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Sony QX10 versus Sony A33 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the QX10 versus the A33.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the QX10 and A33 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the QX10 and A33.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The QX10 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony QX10 will produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger QX10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.