Sony W710 vs Sony A33
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Sony W710 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2013
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- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump 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
Sony W710 vs Sony A33 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Sony W710 versus Sony A33, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the W710 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the W710 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe W710 was launched 2 years after the A33 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony W710 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the W710 scores versus the A33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony W710 vs Sony A33 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 and Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are available at Sony W710 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony A33
W710 | A33 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | August 2010 | Newer by 29 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony W710
A33 | W710 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony W710 and Sony A33
W710 | A33 |
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Sony W710 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony W710 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Look at the Sony W710 versus Sony A33 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the W710 against the A33.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W710 and A33 is 96 and 67 respectively.
Sony W710 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W710 and A33.
As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The W710 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony W710 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger W710 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony W710 vs Sony A33 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | Sony SLT-A33 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
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 | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 114 grams (0.25 lb) | 500 grams (1.10 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 | 240 pictures | 340 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $90 | $230 |