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Sony TX100V vs Sony A33

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Sony TX100V vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Successor is Sony A35
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Sony TX100V vs Sony A33 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Sony TX100V versus Sony A33, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the TX100V (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the TX100V (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The TX100V was launched 5 months later than the A33 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TX100V matches up vs the A33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony A33

 TX100V A33 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k921kCrisper screen (+308k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony TX100V

 A33 TX100V 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony A33

 TX100V A33 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2010Same age

Sony TX100V vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony TX100V comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TX100V vs the A33.

Sony TX100V vs Sony A33 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TX100V and A33 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Sony TX100V vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX100V and A33.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TX100V because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony TX100V will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively.

Sony TX100V vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX100V vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX100V Portrait photography advice
Sony A33 Portrait photography advice
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony TX100V Street photography factors
Sony A33 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
76
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX100V Sports photography details
Sony A33 Sports photography details
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX100V Travel photography factors
Sony A33 Travel photography factors
65
features focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
61
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX100V Landscape photography highlights
Sony A33 Landscape photography highlights
43
fairly wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
terrible battery pack (340 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX100V Vlogging factors
Sony A33 Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (147g)
77
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
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Sony TX100V vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX100V and Sony A33
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100VSony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V Sony SLT-A33
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2011-01-06 2010-08-24
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.6 -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,229k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 lb) 500g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 591
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
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 1 1
Retail cost $380 $230