Sony SLT-A33
Competitors

As well as being compared against other entry-level DSLRs, the Sony SLT-A33 is also often compared to mirrorless, pro DSLRs and super zooms. The Sony SLT-A33's top rivals come from Sony (such as the SLT A35 and the SLT-A55) and Nikon (such as the D3100 and the D5100)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony SLT-A33 compared to other entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has slightly wider dynamic range (12.6 EV vs 11.5 EV), has a slightly higher resolution screen (921k dots vs 230k dots), has better image stabilization (sensor shift vs none), slightly higher maximum light sensitivity (12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO) and shoots faster continuously (7 fps vs 4 fps).

However, on average it is significantly more noisy at high ISO (591 ISO vs 919 ISO), doesn't record movies in 24p, has slightly more startup delay (800 ms vs 500 ms), has a lower quality type of viewfinder (digital vs pentamirror) and slightly fewer lenses available (92 lenses vs 162 lenses).

Nikon D3100 similar age $500 - $547 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the SLT-A33) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 919 ISO vs 591 ISO Supports 24p Has an optical viewfinder: Pentamirror vs Digital Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the SLT-A33) Less dynamic range: 11.3 EV vs 12.6 EV Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 921k dots No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift common strengths of the D3100 and SLT-A33 Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Focus continuously recording movies Light weight: 505 g vs 500 g
	Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Sony SLT-A33
Sony SLT A35 9 months newer $598 (body only) $629 18-70mm lens	Significant advantages of the SLT A35 (vs the SLT-A33) None found Significant disadvantages of the SLT A35 (vs the SLT-A33) Screen does not flip out common strengths of the SLT A35 and SLT-A33 Good dynamic range: 12.7 EV vs 12.6 EV Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 921k dots vs 921k dots
	Compare the SLT A35 vs the SLT-A33
Sony SLT-A55 similar age $598 (body only) $729 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the SLT-A55 (vs the SLT-A33) Lower noise at high ISO: 816 ISO vs 591 ISO Has a GPS Shoots significantly faster: 10 fps vs 7 fps Significant disadvantages of the SLT-A55 (vs the SLT-A33) None found common strengths of the SLT-A55 and SLT-A33 Good dynamic range: 12.4 EV vs 12.6 EV Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 921k dots vs 921k dots
	Compare the SLT-A55 vs the SLT-A33
Nikon D5100 7 months newer $500 - $597 (body only) $600 - $697 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the SLT-A33) Much lower noise at high ISO: 1,183 ISO vs 591 ISO Significantly better image quality: 80.0 vs 70.0 Supports 24p Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the SLT-A33) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching Doesn't take 3D photos common strengths of the D5100 and SLT-A33 Good dynamic range: 13 EV vs 12.6 EV Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 921k dots
	Compare the Nikon D5100 vs the Sony SLT-A33
Canon Rebel T2i 6 months older $544 - $949 (body only) $649 - $867 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the SLT-A33) Supports 24p Has an optical viewfinder: Pentamirror vs Digital Significantly more lenses available: 162 lenses vs 92 lenses Significant disadvantages of the T2i (vs the SLT-A33) Less dynamic range: 11.5 EV vs 12.6 EV No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Lacks video autofocus: None vs Phase detection common strengths of the T2i and SLT-A33 Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 1,040k dots vs 921k dots Light weight: 530 g vs 500 g
	Compare the Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs the Sony SLT-A33
Canon Rebel T3 5 months newer $333 (body only) $489 - $500 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the SLT-A33) Much longer battery life: 800 shots vs 270 shots Has an optical viewfinder: Pentamirror vs Digital Significantly more lenses available: 162 lenses vs 92 lenses Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the SLT-A33) Less dynamic range: 11 EV vs 12.6 EV Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 921k dots common strengths of the T3 and SLT-A33 Light weight: 459 g vs 500 g
	Compare the Canon Rebel T3 vs the Sony SLT-A33

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony SLT-A33 compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it records higher quality movies (1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps), has higher quality type of viewfinder (digital vs none), has better image stabilization (sensor shift vs none), has slightly less startup delay (800 ms vs 1200 ms) and has in-camera HDR.

However, on average it is slightly more noisy at high ISO (591 ISO vs 1,016 ISO), takes slightly lower resolution photos (14 MP vs 24 MP), doesn't have a touch screen, it's body is not weather sealed and has a slightly shorter battery life (270 shots vs 400 shots).

Sony Alpha NEX-5 3 months older $569 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5 (vs the SLT-A33) Much smaller: Compact 111x59x38 mm vs Prosumer size 124x92x85 mm Much thinner: 1.5" vs 3.3" Significantly lighter: 287 g vs 500 g Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5 (vs the SLT-A33) Many fewer cross-type focus points: 0 vs 3 Much fewer lenses available: 8 lenses vs 92 lenses Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection common strengths of the NEX-5 and SLT-A33 Good image quality: 69.0 vs 70.0 Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 921k dots
	Compare the Alpha NEX-5 vs the SLT-A33
Sony Alpha NEX-3 3 months older $689 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-3 (vs the SLT-A33) Much smaller: Compact 117x62x33 mm vs Prosumer size 124x92x85 mm Has more storage slots: 2 vs 1 Much thinner: 1.3" vs 3.3" Significant disadvantages of the NEX-3 (vs the SLT-A33) Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Many fewer cross-type focus points: 0 vs 3 Much fewer lenses available: 8 lenses vs 92 lenses common strengths of the NEX-3 and SLT-A33 Good image quality: 68.0 vs 70.0 High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 921k dots Good dynamic range: 12 EV vs 12.6 EV
	Compare the Alpha NEX-3 vs the SLT-A33
Sony NEX-7 1 year newer $1,200 (body only) $1,350 - $1,499 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-7 (vs the SLT-A33) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,016 ISO vs 591 ISO Much higher true resolution: 24 MP vs 14 MP Much smaller: Compact 111x59x38 mm vs Prosumer size 124x92x85 mm Significant disadvantages of the NEX-7 (vs the SLT-A33) Much fewer lenses available: 8 lenses vs 92 lenses Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift common strengths of the NEX-7 and SLT-A33 Good image quality: 81.0 vs 70.0 Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 921k dots vs 921k dots
	Compare the NEX-7 vs the SLT-A33
Sony NEX C3 9 months newer $548 16mm lens	Significant advantages of the C3 (vs the SLT-A33) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,083 ISO vs 591 ISO Much smaller: Compact 110x60x33 mm vs Prosumer size 124x92x85 mm Significantly longer battery life: 400 shots vs 270 shots Significant disadvantages of the C3 (vs the SLT-A33) Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Much fewer lenses available: 8 lenses vs 92 lenses Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection common strengths of the C3 and SLT-A33 Good image quality: 73.0 vs 70.0 High resolution screens: 921k dots vs 921k dots Good dynamic range: 12.2 EV vs 12.6 EV
	Compare the NEX C3 vs the SLT-A33
Olympus OM-D E-M5 1 year newer $1,000 - $1,299 (body only) $1,100 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the E-M5 (vs the SLT-A33) Weather sealed Has an OLED screen: OLED vs LCD Has a touch screen Significant disadvantages of the E-M5 (vs the SLT-A33) Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection Much fewer lenses available: 26 lenses vs 92 lenses Slower video autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection common strengths of the E-M5 and SLT-A33 Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Sensor shift
	Compare the Olympus OM-D E-M5 vs the Sony SLT-A33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 8 months newer $500 (body only) $700 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-G3 (vs the SLT-A33) Has a touch screen Much smaller: Standard size 115x84x47 mm vs Prosumer size 124x92x85 mm Much thinner: 1.9" vs 3.3" Significant disadvantages of the DMC-G3 (vs the SLT-A33) Many fewer cross-type focus points: 0 vs 3 Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection Significantly lower resolution screen: 460k dots vs 921k dots common strengths of the DMC-G3 and SLT-A33 Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital Flip-out screens
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 vs the Sony SLT-A33

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony SLT-A33 compared to pro DSLR competitors include: it has slightly wider dynamic range (12.6 EV vs 11.7 EV), has better image stabilization (sensor shift vs none), has significantly less startup delay (800 ms vs 3100 ms), has a screen which flips out and has in-camera HDR.

However, on average it is slightly more noisy at high ISO (591 ISO vs 1,815 ISO), takes significantly lower resolution photos (14 MP vs 21 MP), it's body is not weather sealed, doesn't record movies in 24p and has a marginally smaller sensor (APS-C 23.5x15.6mm vs full frame 36.0x24.0mm).

Sony SLT A77 1 year newer $1,398 (body only) $1,998 16-50mm lens	Significant advantages of the SLT A77 (vs the SLT-A33) Much higher true resolution: 24 MP vs 14 MP Supports 24p Weather sealed Significant disadvantages of the SLT A77 (vs the SLT-A33) Much more startup delay: 3100 ms vs 800 ms common strengths of the SLT A77 and SLT-A33 Very good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Sensor shift Flip-out screens Both have in-camera panoramic stitching, many cameras like these don't
	Compare the SLT A77 vs the SLT-A33
Canon EOS 60D similar age $848 - $1,304 (body only) $1,177 - $1,342 18-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 60D (vs the SLT-A33) Has an optical viewfinder: Pentaprism vs Digital Supports 24p Significantly more lenses available: 162 lenses vs 92 lenses Significant disadvantages of the 60D (vs the SLT-A33) Less dynamic range: 11.5 EV vs 12.6 EV No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Lacks video autofocus: None vs Phase detection common strengths of the 60D and SLT-A33 Flip-out screens Fairly small: Professional size 145x106x79 mm vs Prosumer size 124x92x85 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the Canon EOS 60D vs the Sony SLT-A33
Canon EOS 5D Mark II 1 year older $2,154 (body only) $2,898 - $2,999 24-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the SLT-A33) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,815 ISO vs 591 ISO Better image quality: 79.0 vs 70.0 Has an optical viewfinder: Pentaprism vs Digital Significant disadvantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the SLT-A33) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Lacks video autofocus: None vs Phase detection Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching common strengths of the 5D Mark II and SLT-A33 Fairly small: Professional size 152x114x75 mm vs Prosumer size 124x92x85 mm Supports RAW Light weight: 850 g vs 500 g
	Compare the Canon EOS 5D Mark II vs the Sony SLT-A33
Canon EOS 7D 1 year older $1,549 - $1,821 (body only) $1,500 - $1,849 18-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 7D (vs the SLT-A33) Has an optical viewfinder: Pentaprism vs Digital Supports 24p Weather sealed Significant disadvantages of the 7D (vs the SLT-A33) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Less dynamic range: 11.7 EV vs 12.6 EV Lacks video autofocus: None vs Phase detection common strengths of the 7D and SLT-A33 Fairly small: Professional size 148x111x74 mm vs Prosumer size 124x92x85 mm Supports RAW Light weight: 860 g vs 500 g
	Compare the Canon EOS 7D vs the Sony SLT-A33

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony SLT-A33 compared to super zoom competitors include: it takes much higher resolution photos (14 MP vs 9.7 MP), much higher maximum light sensitivity (12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO), has a much larger sensor (APS-C 23.5x15.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm), has an external mic jack and focuses automatically while shootting video (phase detection vs contrast detection).

However, on average it doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps), has worse image stabilization (sensor shift vs lens), is older (august, 2010 vs february, 2012), doesn't have a built-in GPS and is much more expensive ($668.99 vs $396.95).

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v 5 months newer $409	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX100v (vs the SLT-A33) Significantly longer battery life: 410 shots vs 270 shots Has a GPS Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX100v (vs the SLT-A33) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 23.5x15.6mm Lacks an external mic jack Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 14 MP common strengths of the DSC-HX100v and SLT-A33 Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Very high resolution screens: 921k dots vs 921k dots Flip-out screens
	Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the SLT-A33
Nikon Coolpix P510 1 year newer $397 - $400	Significant advantages of the P510 (vs the SLT-A33) Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None Has a GPS Significant disadvantages of the P510 (vs the SLT-A33) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 23.5x15.6mm Lacks an external mic jack Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 14 MP common strengths of the P510 and SLT-A33 Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Very high resolution screens: 921k dots vs 921k dots Flip-out screens
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P510 vs the Sony SLT-A33