Sony WX1 vs Sony A33
96 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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67 Imaging
54 Features
80 Overall
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Sony WX1 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Refreshed by Sony A35
Sony WX1 vs Sony A33 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Sony WX1 versus Sony A33, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are produced by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the WX1 (10MP) and A33 (14MP) and the WX1 (1/2.4") and A33 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WX1 was introduced 12 months earlier than the A33 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WX1 scores vs the A33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony WX1 vs Sony A33 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 & Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are provided at Sony WX1 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony A33
WX1 | A33 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony WX1
A33 | WX1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | August 2009 | More recent by 12 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony WX1 and Sony A33
WX1 | A33 | |||
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Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Sony WX1 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony WX1 features outside dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Contrast the Sony WX1 versus Sony A33 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the WX1 compared to the A33.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WX1 and A33 is 96 and 67 respectively.
Sony WX1 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX1 and A33.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WX1 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A33 will provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older WX1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony WX1 vs Sony A33 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | Sony SLT-A33 |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2009-08-06 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.104 x 4.578mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.4-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
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, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 lb) | 500g (1.10 lb) |
Dimensions | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 340 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $149 | $230 |