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Sony WX5 vs Sony A33

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Sony WX5 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2010
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Later Model is Sony A35
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Sony WX5 vs Sony A33 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Sony WX5 vs Sony A33, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the WX5 (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very similar but the WX5 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The WX5 was manufactured at a similar time to the A33 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WX5 matches up vs the A33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony A33

 WX5 A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony WX5

 A33 WX5 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony WX5 and Sony A33

 WX5 A33 
RevealedJuly 2010August 2010Similar generation
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Sony WX5 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony WX5 comes with physical dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony WX5 vs Sony A33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WX5 and the A33.

Sony WX5 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WX5 and A33 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Sony WX5 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX5 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WX5 and A33.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WX5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A33 will deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively.

Sony WX5 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Sony WX5 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX5 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX5 Portrait photography advice
Sony A33 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
72
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony WX5 Street photography information
Sony A33 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
76
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX5 Sports photography factors
Sony A33 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A33 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
61
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A33 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
bad battery (340 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX5 Vlogging highlights
Sony A33 Vlogging highlights
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
77
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
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Sony WX5 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX5 and Sony A33
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 Sony SLT-A33
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-07-08 2010-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.4-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.10 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 grams (0.32 lb) 500 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 340 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $230