Sony WX30 vs Sony A33

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony WX30 vs Sony A33, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the WX30 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively close but the WX30 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The WX30 was revealed 12 months later than the A33 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WX30 scores versus the A33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 and Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are provided at Sony WX30 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony WX30 has exterior dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Sony WX30 vs Sony A33 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WX30 versus the A33.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WX30 and A33 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX30 and A33.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WX30 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony WX30 will render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern WX30 should have an edge in sensor innovation.