Sony A33 vs Sony A65

Here is a extensive analysis of the Sony A33 and Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the A33 (14MP) and A65 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A33 was revealed 14 months earlier than the A65 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the A33 scores versus the A65 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony SLT-A33 & Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are provided at Sony A33 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony A33 offers outside measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A33 and Sony A65 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A33 versus the A65.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A33 and A65 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A33 and A65.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony A65 to give more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older A33 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.