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Sony A33 vs Sony A35

Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Sony SLT-A33 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony A33 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Refreshed by Sony A35
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
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Sony A33 vs Sony A35 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Sony A33 vs Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A33 (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The A33 was revealed 13 months earlier than the A35 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A33 grades against the A35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony A35

 A33 A35 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony A33

 A35 A33 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011August 2010More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Sony A33 and Sony A35

 A33 A35 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Sony A33 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Sony A33 has outer measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A33 vs Sony A35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A33 versus the A35.

Sony A33 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A33 and A35 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Sony A33 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony A33 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A33 and A35.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony A35 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged A33 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony A33 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony A33 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A33 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A33 Portrait photography details
Sony A35 Portrait photography details
72
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A33 Street photography factors
Sony A35 Street photography factors
76
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sony A33 Sports photography features
Sony A35 Sports photography features
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (340 shots)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
bad battery (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A33 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
61
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (340 shots)
58
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (440 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A33 Landscape photography factors
Sony A35 Landscape photography factors
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
bad battery power (340 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
bad battery (440 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A33 Vlogging details
Sony A35 Vlogging details
77
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Sony A33 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A33 and Sony A35
 Sony SLT-A33Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony SLT-A33 Sony SLT-A35
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-08-24 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 15
Cross focus points 3 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,150k dots 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500g (1.10 lb) 415g (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 74
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 12.7
DXO Low light score 591 763
Other
Battery life 340 photos 440 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $598