Sony W730 vs Sony A33

Below is a extended analysis of the Sony W730 and Sony A33, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the W730 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty close but the W730 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The W730 was launched 2 years later than the A33 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony W730 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the W730 scores against the A33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 and Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are provided at Sony W730 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony W730 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the W730 compared to the A33.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W730 and A33 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the W730 and A33.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The W730 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony W730 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer W730 will have a benefit in sensor tech.