Sony RX100 V vs Sony A33

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.