Sony RX1R vs Sony A33

Here, we are comparing the Sony RX1R and Sony A33, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and A33 (14MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and A33 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The RX1R was introduced 2 years later than the A33 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the RX1R matches up vs the A33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX1R Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony RX1R has got outer measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX1R and Sony A33 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the RX1R vs the A33.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R and A33 is 79 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1R and A33.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX1R with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony RX1R will produce more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent RX1R is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.