Sony WX150 vs Sony A33

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Sony WX150 and Sony A33, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WX150 (18MP) and A33 (14MP) and the WX150 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The WX150 was manufactured 19 months later than the A33 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WX150 matches up versus the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 & Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are available at Sony WX150 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony WX150 has outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WX150 against the A33.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WX150 and A33 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WX150 and A33.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WX150 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony WX150 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer WX150 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.