Sony A33 vs Fujifilm X100

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Sony A33 vs Fujifilm X100

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APS-C 369.7mm²
14.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Sony A33 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the A33.

APS-C 372.9mm²
12.3 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X100 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X100.

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Differences

Sony A33 advantages over Fujifilm X100

Less expensive
$750 vs $1200 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 3.2 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More dots on screen
922k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Less shutter lag
0.21 vs 0.40 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.73x vs 0.50x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
14.2 vs 12.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
7.1 fps vs 4.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm X100 advantages over Sony A33

Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
X100 test data on DxO Mark A33 test data on DxO Mark

1,001 vs 591 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
53 mm vs 84 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Read our Sony A33 Full Review

Superb image quality; Dazzling Hybrid Viewfinder; Traditional mechanical controls; Mostly excellent optical performance.
Quirky interface; Manual dials turn easily; Manual focus is too difficult to use; Dramatic lens flare, especially at night.
Read our Fujifilm X100 Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D3100

Sony A33

Nikon D3100

$540
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A33 vs Nikon D3100

Fujifilm X100

Nikon D3100

$1200
APS-C

More dynamic range
Integrated ND filter

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon D3100

Compared to Sony A55

Sony A33

Sony A55

$540
APS-C

$734
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Built-in GPS

Compare Sony A33 vs Sony A55

Fujifilm X100

Sony A55

$1200
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Integrated ND filter

$734
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Sony A55

Compared to Sony A35

Sony A33

Sony A35

$540
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Faster JPEG shooting

$567
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony A33 vs Sony A35

Fujifilm X100

Sony A35

$1200
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Higher effective ISO

$567
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Sony A35

Compared to Fujifilm X100S

Sony A33

Fujifilm X100S

$540
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1099
APS-C

Focus peaking
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Sony A33 vs Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100

Fujifilm X100S

$1200
APS-C

Shoots 24p video

$1099
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X100S

Compared to Fujifilm X100T

Sony A33

Fujifilm X100T

$540
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony A33 vs Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100

Fujifilm X100T

$1200
APS-C

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X100T

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