Sony WX30 vs Sony A33
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Sony WX30 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Released August 2010
- New Model is Sony A35
Sony WX30 vs Sony A33 Overview
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony WX30 vs Sony A33 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony A33
WX30 | A33 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | August 2010 | More recent by 12 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony WX30
A33 | WX30 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony WX30 and Sony A33
WX30 | A33 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Sony WX30 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony WX30 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony WX30 vs Sony A33 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | Sony SLT-A33 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2011-07-25 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-6.3 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine TFT LCD display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) | 500 grams (1.10 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | 340 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN1 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $259 | $230 |