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Sony W560 vs Sony A33

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Sony W560 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Updated by Sony A35
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Sony W560 vs Sony A33 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Sony W560 vs Sony A33, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W560 (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty close but the W560 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The W560 was introduced 5 months after the A33 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the W560 matches up versus the A33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony A33

 W560 A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony W560

 A33 W560 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony W560 and Sony A33

 W560 A33 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2010Same generation
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Sony W560 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony W560 provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the W560 against the A33.

Sony W560 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the W560 and A33 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sony W560 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Sony W560 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W560 and A33.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The W560 uses the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF harder.

Sony W560 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Sony W560 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W560 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W560 Portrait photography information
Sony A33 Portrait photography information
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony W560 Street photography factors
Sony A33 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
76
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony W560 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A33 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony W560 Travel photography advice
Sony A33 Travel photography advice
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W560 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A33 Landscape photography highlights
42
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
not so great battery power (340 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W560 Vlogging details
Sony A33 Vlogging details
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
77
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
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Sony W560 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W560 and Sony A33
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Sony SLT-A33
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-01-06 2010-08-24
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110g (0.24 pounds) 500g (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 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 All around 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
Battery form - 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
Price at launch $139 $230