Sony RX1 vs Sony A33

Its time to take a closer look at the Sony RX1 versus Sony A33, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and A33 (14MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and A33 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The RX1 was announced 2 years later than the A33 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the RX1 grades versus the A33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 & Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX1 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sony RX1 has outer dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX1 versus Sony A33 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the RX1 vs the A33.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the RX1 and A33 is 79 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1 and A33.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX1 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX1 will produce extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent RX1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.