Sony A33 vs Sony A58
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Sony A33 vs Sony A58 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony A33 vs Sony A58 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony SLT-A33 & Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A33 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony A58
A33 | A58 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony A33
A58 | A33 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | August 2010 | More 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).
Analyze the Sony A33 and Sony A58 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A33 and A58 is 67 and 68 respectively.
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.
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Sony A33 vs Sony A58 Specifications
Sony SLT-A33 | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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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 |