Sony WX9 vs Sony A33

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony WX9 and Sony A33, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the WX9 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very close but the WX9 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The WX9 was revealed 5 months after the A33 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WX9 scores versus the A33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 and Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are viewable at Sony WX9 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Sony WX9 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony WX9 and Sony A33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WX9 compared to the A33.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX9 and A33 is 99 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WX9 and A33.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WX9 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony WX9 will render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.