Sony WX5 vs Sony A33

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 and Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are available at Sony WX5 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.