Sony WX70 vs Sony A33

Following is a thorough assessment of the Sony WX70 and Sony A33, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the WX70 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very well matched but the WX70 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WX70 was revealed 18 months after the A33 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the WX70 scores against the A33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 & Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are viewable at Sony WX70 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony WX70 enjoys physical measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WX70 compared to the A33.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX70 and A33 is 97 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WX70 and A33.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WX70 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony WX70 will resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent WX70 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.