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Sony TX10 vs Sony A33

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Sony TX10 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase 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
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Sony TX10 vs Sony A33 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Sony TX10 versus Sony A33, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the TX10 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TX10 was introduced 12 months later than the A33 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TX10 scores vs the A33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony A33

 TX10 A33 
ReleasedAugust 2011August 2010Fresher by 12 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony TX10

 A33 TX10 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony A33

 TX10 A33 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical screen resolution

Sony TX10 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony TX10 features external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TX10 and the A33.

Sony TX10 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TX10 and A33 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sony TX10 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX10 and A33.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TX10 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony TX10 will produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher TX10 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony TX10 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX10 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A33 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX10 Street photography details
Sony A33 Street photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
76
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX10
Sports photography with Sony A33
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A33 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proofing
has focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX10 Landscape photography information
Sony A33 Landscape photography information
46
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
67
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low battery (340 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX10 Vlogging factors
Sony A33 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
77
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
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Sony TX10 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX10 and Sony A33
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Sony SLT-A33
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-08-16 2010-08-24
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech XtraFine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 500 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 591
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $309 $230