Sony WX10 vs Sony A33

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony WX10 versus Sony A33, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the WX10 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the WX10 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The WX10 was revealed 5 months after the A33 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WX10 scores vs the A33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 and Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are provided at Sony WX10 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony WX10 features external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst 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 depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the WX10 versus the A33.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX10 and A33 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WX10 and A33.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WX10 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony WX10 will show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.