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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A33

Portability
89 Imaging
54 Features
77 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67 Imaging
54 Features
80 Overall
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched July 2018
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Later Model is Sony A35
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A33 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A33, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and A33 (14MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and A33 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The RX100 VA was launched 8 years after the A33 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the RX100 VA grades against the A33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony A33

		

		

			
 RX100 VA A33 
RevealedJuly 2018August 2010More modern by 96 months
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony RX100 VA

		

		

			
 A33 RX100 VA 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony RX100 VA and Sony A33

		

		

			
 RX100 VA A33 
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 VA provides outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Analyze the Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A33 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the RX100 VA vs the A33.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A33 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VA and A33 is 89 and 67 respectively.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VA and A33.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VA because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 VA will render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher RX100 VA should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VA
Portrait photography with Sony A33
66
 has manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 includes face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 can't use external flash
72
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Street photography highlights
Sony A33 Street photography highlights
86
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than competition (299g)
76
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography highlights
Sony A33 Sports photography highlights
70
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high frames per second (24.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 includes tracking focus
 supports phase detect autofocus
 terrible battery (220 shots)
67
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 low battery (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison
 Sony RX100 VA as a Travel photography camera
 Sony A33 as a Travel photography camera
76
 lighter than competition (299 grams)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 terrible battery (220 per charge)
61
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low battery (340 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography information
Sony A33 Landscape photography information
66
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 saves RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 terrible battery (220 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse recording
67
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 low battery (340 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Sony RX100 VA as a Vlogging camera
 Sony A33 as a Vlogging camera
81
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly display
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 lighter than competition (299 grams)
 lack of microphone socket
77
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detect focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes microphone support
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A33 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VA and Sony A33
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) Sony SLT-A33
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2018-07-13 2010-08-24
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images    
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 315 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-70mm (2.9x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,229k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 24.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 299g (0.66 pounds) 500g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 591
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 340 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $998 $230