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Sony W310 vs Sony A33

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Sony W310 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Replacement is Sony A35
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Sony W310 vs Sony A33 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Sony W310 versus Sony A33, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W310 (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very comparable but the W310 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The W310 was announced 7 months earlier than the A33 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the W310 matches up vs the A33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony A33

 W310 A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony W310

 A33 W310 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2010More recent by 7 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
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Common features in the Sony W310 and Sony A33

 W310 A33 
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Sony W310 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sony W310 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the W310 compared to the A33.

Sony W310 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the W310 and A33 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sony W310 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the W310 and A33.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The W310 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A33 will produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older W310 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sony W310 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W310 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A33 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
72
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony W310 Street photography advice
Sony A33 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
76
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony W310 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A33 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
bad battery pack (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A33 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (340 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W310
Landscape photography with Sony A33
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
bad battery pack (340 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W310 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A33 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
77
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
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Sony W310 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W310 and Sony A33
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 Sony SLT-A33
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-01-07 2010-08-24
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137g (0.30 pounds) 500g (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $230