Sony RX100 VII vs Sony A33

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony RX100 VII and Sony A33, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the RX100 VII (20MP) and A33 (14MP) and the RX100 VII (1") and A33 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The RX100 VII was announced 9 years later than the A33 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the RX100 VII matches up versus the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VII Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 VII features outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while 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 VII and Sony A33 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the RX100 VII vs the A33.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VII and A33 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 VII and A33.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VII with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VII will offer you more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent RX100 VII will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.