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Sony RX1R II vs Sony A33

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Sony RX1R II vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Superseded the Sony RX1R
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Successor is Sony A35
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony A33 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Sony RX1R II versus Sony A33, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and A33 (14MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and A33 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The RX1R II was announced 5 years after the A33 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the RX1R II grades against the A33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony A33

 RX1R II A33 
LaunchedOctober 2015August 2010Newer by 63 months
Screen resolution1229k921kCrisper screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony RX1R II

 A33 RX1R II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony RX1R II and Sony A33

 RX1R II A33 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Sony RX1R II vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony RX1R II comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Sony RX1R II versus Sony A33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the RX1R II and the A33.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony A33 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R II and A33 is 78 and 67 respectively.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1R II and A33.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R II having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX1R II will result in greater detail with its extra 28MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger RX1R II should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R II vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A33 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
72
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1R II Street photography info
Sony A33 Street photography info
73
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (507g)
76
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R II Sports photography information
Sony A33 Sports photography information
63
megapixel count high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery power (220 per charge)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R II Travel photography factors
Sony A33 Travel photography factors
59
megapixel count high (42 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (220 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (507g)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R II Landscape photography factors
Sony A33 Landscape photography factors
68
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count high (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
low battery power (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
67
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (340 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony RX1R II
Vlogging with Sony A33
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (507g)
77
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R II and Sony A33
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R IISony SLT-A33
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Sony SLT-A33
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2015-10-13 2010-08-24
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 7952 x 5304 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0 -
Macro focus distance 14cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 1 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 screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507g (1.12 lb) 500g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 97 70
DXO Color Depth score 25.8 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 12.6
DXO Low light score 3204 591
Other
Battery life 220 images 340 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2,5, 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $3,300 $230