Sony TX5 vs Sony A33

Lets look more closely at the Sony TX5 vs Sony A33, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the TX5 (10MP) and A33 (14MP) and the TX5 (1/2.4") and A33 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The TX5 was brought out 6 months earlier than the A33 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TX5 grades against the A33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 and Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX5 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Sony TX5 has outer measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TX5 against the A33.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TX5 and A33 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TX5 and A33.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TX5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A33 will offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.