Sony A33 vs Sony A99

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Sony A33 vs Sony A99, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A33 (14MP) and A99 (24MP) and the A33 (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The A33 was released 3 years earlier than the A99 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A33 grades versus the A99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony SLT-A33 & Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are available at Sony A33 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A33 provides outside measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A33 versus the A99.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A33 and A99 is 67 and 57 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A33 and A99.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A33 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A99 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged A33 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.