Sony RX10 II vs Sony A33

Its time to look more closely at the Sony RX10 II and Sony A33, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the RX10 II (20MP) and A33 (14MP) and the RX10 II (1") and A33 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX10 II was brought out 4 years after the A33 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the RX10 II grades vs the A33 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II & Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX10 II Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony RX10 II has exterior measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) while the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX10 II and Sony A33 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the RX10 II vs the A33.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 II and A33 is 58 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RX10 II and A33.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX10 II featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX10 II will deliver more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern RX10 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.