Sony A33 with Sony A35 Comparison

Sony A33 and Sony A35 Main Features

  • August, 2010
  • September, 2011
  • 14 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 16 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 12800 ISO
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 1150k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 1150k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 7.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 6.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 124 x 92 x 85 mm, 500g.
  • 124 x 92 x 85 mm, 415g.
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Sony A33 Scores


Imaging score
53
Features score
75
Value for money score
85
Portability score
80
Overall score
70

Sony A35 Scores


Imaging score
55
Features score
72
Value for money score
83
Portability score
82
Overall score
69

Sony SLT-A35 with Sony SLT-A33 Overview


Let's compare SLT-A33 with SLT-A35. Both cameras produced Sony. These models are included in the Entry-Level DSLR cameras. Sony A33 was released in 2010, and Sony A35 in 2011. SLT-A35 is newer, which is a plus. SLT-A33 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of SLT-A33 is greater than that of SLT-A35. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Sensor-shift image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. All viewfinders has 1150k dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony SLT-A33 has 6.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony SLT-A33 has 6.0 fps continuous shooting.

General SLT-A33 SLT-A35
Brand Sony Sony
Model SLT-A33 SLT-A35
Announced August, 2010 September, 2011
Body Type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5 1.5
Number of Lenses 143 143
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Fixed
Screen Resolution 921k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 1150
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.73 0.73
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 15 15
Number of Cross Focus Points 3 3
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 6.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 10.00 12.00
Flash Modes 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
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C APS-C
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 23.5 x 15.6 mm 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Sensor Area 366.6 mm² 366.6 mm²
Sensor Resolution 14 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 4592 x 3056 4912 x 3264
Max Native ISO 12800 25600
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 25600 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 340 shots 440 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-FW50 NP-FW50
Physical
Weight 500 g 415 g
Physical Dimensions 124 x 92 x 85 mm 124 x 92 x 85 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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