Sony WX500 vs Sony A33
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Sony WX500 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed April 2015
- Old Model is Sony WX350
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Revealed August 2010
- Newer Model is Sony A35
Sony WX500 vs Sony A33 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Sony WX500 vs Sony A33, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the WX500 (18MP) and A33 (14MP) and the WX500 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe WX500 was unveiled 4 years later than the A33 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WX500 matches up versus the A33 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony WX500 vs Sony A33 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 & Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are available at Sony WX500 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony A33
WX500 | A33 | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | August 2010 | More recent by 57 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony WX500
A33 | WX500 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony WX500 and Sony A33
WX500 | A33 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 921k | 921k | Identical display resolution | |
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Sony WX500 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX500 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Compare the Sony WX500 vs Sony A33 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WX500 against the A33.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WX500 and A33 is 91 and 67 respectively.
Sony WX500 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WX500 and A33.
As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WX500 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony WX500 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer WX500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony WX500 vs Sony A33 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | Sony SLT-A33 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2015-04-14 | 2010-08-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | 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 | 18 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.4 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 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, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 236 grams (0.52 lb) | 500 grams (1.10 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 340 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $348 | $230 |