Sony RX10 III vs Sony A33

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony RX10 III versus Sony A33, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX10 III (20MP) and A33 (14MP) and the RX10 III (1") and A33 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The RX10 III was launched 5 years after the A33 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the RX10 III matches up vs the A33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III and Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX10 III Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony RX10 III has outer measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Sony RX10 III versus Sony A33 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the RX10 III vs the A33.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the RX10 III and A33 is 53 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX10 III and A33.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX10 III due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX10 III will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern RX10 III should have an advantage in sensor technology.