Sony RX100 V vs Sony A33
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Sony RX100 V vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(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
- Released October 2016
- Earlier Model is Sony RX100 IV
- Refreshed by Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Released August 2010
- Updated by Sony A35
Sony RX100 V vs Sony A33 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Sony RX100 V 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 sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the RX100 V (20MP) and A33 (14MP) and the RX100 V (1") and A33 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe RX100 V was unveiled 6 years later than the A33 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the RX100 V grades against the A33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony RX100 V vs Sony A33 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V & Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 V Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony A33
RX100 V | A33 | |||
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Released | October 2016 | August 2010 | Fresher by 75 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 921k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony RX100 V
A33 | RX100 V | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Sony RX100 V and Sony A33
RX100 V | A33 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Sony RX100 V vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 V has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Examine the Sony RX100 V versus Sony A33 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the RX100 V and the A33.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 V and A33 is 89 and 67 respectively.
Sony RX100 V vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 V and A33.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX100 V with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 V will give you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent RX100 V should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony RX100 V vs Sony A33 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | Sony SLT-A33 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2016-10-06 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
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) | - |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,229k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
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 | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 24.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000s | 1/160s |
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) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 299 grams (0.66 lbs) | 500 grams (1.10 lbs) |
Physical 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 Overall rating | 70 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 586 | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | 340 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
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 |
Cost at release | $998 | $230 |