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Sony W810 vs Sony A33

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Sony W810 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Refreshed by Sony A35
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Sony W810 vs Sony A33 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony W810 versus Sony A33, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the W810 (20MP) and A33 (14MP) and the W810 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The W810 was unveiled 3 years after the A33 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the W810 grades against the A33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony A33

 W810 A33 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2010More modern by 42 months

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony W810

 A33 W810 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony W810 and Sony A33

 W810 A33 
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Sony W810 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony W810 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony A33 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the W810 and the A33.

Sony W810 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W810 and A33 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sony W810 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Sony W810 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the W810 and A33.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The W810 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony W810 will deliver extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer W810 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sony W810 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Sony W810 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W810 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W810 Portrait photography features
Sony A33 Portrait photography features
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
72
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W810 Street photography factors
Sony A33 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W810
Sports photography with Sony A33
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony W810 Travel photography details
Sony A33 Travel photography details
67
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W810 Landscape photography information
Sony A33 Landscape photography information
41
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
67
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
not so great battery pack (340 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W810 Vlogging information
Sony A33 Vlogging information
32
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
77
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
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Sony W810 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W810 and Sony A33
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 Sony SLT-A33
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2014-01-07 2010-08-24
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 27-162mm (6.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m (with ISO auto) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 pounds) 500 gr (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 21mm (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 score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 591
Other
Battery life 200 shots 340 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $100 $230