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Sony A33 vs Sony A58

Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Sony SLT-A33 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
63
Features
72
Overall
66

Sony A33 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Updated by Sony A35
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Old Model is Sony A57
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Sony A33 vs Sony A58 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Sony A33 and Sony A58, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A33 (14MP) and A58 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A33 was introduced 4 years earlier than the A58 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A33 grades against the A58 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony A58

 A33 A58 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony A33

 A58 A33 
RevealedNovember 2013August 2010More modern by 39 months

Common features in the Sony A33 and Sony A58

 A33 A58 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch display No Touch display

Sony A33 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A33 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A33 versus the A58.

Sony A33 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A33 and A58 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Sony A33 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Sony A33 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A33 and A58.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony A58 to offer you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged A33 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A33 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Sony A33 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A33 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A33 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A58 as a Portrait photography camera
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A33 Street photography details
Sony A58 Street photography details
76
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A33 Sports photography factors
Sony A58 Sports photography factors
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (340 CIPA)
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (690 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A33
Travel photography with Sony A58
61
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (340 CIPA)
63
better than average battery (690 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A33 Landscape photography factors
Sony A58 Landscape photography factors
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
bad battery pack (340 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (690 shots)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A33 Vlogging information
Sony A58 Vlogging information
77
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Sony A33 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A33 and Sony A58
 Sony SLT-A33Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony SLT-A33 Sony SLT-A58
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-08-24 2013-11-27
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Max boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 15
Cross focus points 3 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,150k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.65x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 500g (1.10 pounds) 492g (1.08 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 74
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 12.5
DXO Low light score 591 753
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 690 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $230 $645