Sony A33 vs Sony A99
67 Imaging
54 Features
80 Overall
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57 Imaging
69 Features
88 Overall
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Sony A33 vs Sony A99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Revealed August 2010
- Newer Model is Sony A35
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
- Introduced December 2012
- Replaced the Sony A900
- Successor is Sony A99 II
Sony A33 vs Sony A99 Overview
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Sony A33 vs Sony A99 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony A99
A33 | A99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony A33
A99 | A33 | |||
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Introduced | December 2012 | August 2010 | Newer by 28 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 921k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A33 and Sony A99
A33 | A99 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Sony A33 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Sony A33 vs Sony A99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sony A33 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony A33 vs Sony A99 Specifications
Sony SLT-A33 | Sony SLT-A99 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony SLT-A33 | Sony SLT-A99 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-08-24 | 2012-12-12 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 19 |
Cross focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 143 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,150 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
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 | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 500 gr (1.10 lb) | 812 gr (1.79 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 70 | 89 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | 14.0 |
DXO Low light score | 591 | 1555 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | 500 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | Two |
Launch cost | $230 | $1,998 |