Sony W710 vs Sony A33

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.