Sony Alpha SLT-A33 vs Fujifilm X-A2

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33

      Fujifilm X-A2
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Alpha SLT-A33 and the Fujifilm X-A2, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33 was introduced in August 2010 and Fujifilm X-A2 was introduced in January 2015. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33 Highlights

      • 14.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 15 Focus Points (15 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 1,150k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm X-A2 Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 200 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 920k dot Tilting Screen
      • 5.6 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Alpha SLT-A33
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm X-A2
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Alpha SLT-A33 and Fujifilm X-A2.

      PROS

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33

      Fujifilm X-A2

      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 500 g (1.10 lb / 17.64 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33

      Fujifilm X-A2

      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,150k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 410 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33

      Fujifilm X-A2

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 70
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Advantage of Sony Alpha SLT-A33

      Sony SLT-A33
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Alpha SLT-A33 over Fujifilm X-A2.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33 vs Fujifilm X-A2
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 200
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 6,400
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization Sensor Shift vs
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Tilting
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 920k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps vs 5.6 fps
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Microphone Input vs

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      Sony SLT-A68
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony SLT-A57
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Sony SLT-A35
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Sony SLT-A65
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Sony SLT-A37
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Sony SLT-A99
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Sony SLT-A99 II
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Sony SLT-A58
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      APS-C

      20.1 MP

      Sony SLT-A77 II
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Sony SLT-A77
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Sony SLT-A55
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Sony a9 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm X-A2

      Fujifilm X-A2
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-A2 over Sony Alpha SLT-A33.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33 vs Fujifilm X-A2
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.2 Megapixel vs 16.3 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4592 x 3056 vs 4896 x 3264
      More Focus Points 15 vs 49
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/160 sec vs 1/180 sec
      Average Metering vs
      Speaker vs Mono
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible vs
      Lighter 500 g (1.10 lb / 17.64 oz) vs 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 340 shots vs 410 shots

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      Fujifilm X-A3
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-A10
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      APS-C

      16.28 MP

      Fujifilm X-A5
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-A1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-A7
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Pentax Q-S1
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.4 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon 1 J5
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      1-inch

      20.8 MP

      Sony NEX-C3
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      APS-C

      16 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Alpha SLT-A33 Fujifilm X-A2
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini
        Light500 g (1.10 lb / 17.64 oz)350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Alpha SLT-A33 Fujifilm X-A2
        Timelapse Recording
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        Low Video Recording Limit30 min30 min
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life340 shots410 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33 and Fujifilm X-A2 have 3.0" screens with 921k dot and 920k dot resolutions respectively. Sony Alpha SLT-A33 has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Fujifilm X-A2 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Sony Alpha SLT-A33 with Fully Articulated screen


      Electronic Viewfinder on Sony Alpha SLT-A33

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,150k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 1.10x (0.73x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Fujifilm X-A2.

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33 features a 14.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Fujifilm X-A2 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4592 x 3056 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4592 x 2576, 3344 x 2224, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 1280 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Fujifilm X-A2 is equipped with EXR Processor II processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like S: (3:2) 2496 x 1664 / (16:9) 2496 x 1408 / (1:1) 1664 x 1664 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33 has Sony A lens mount and Fujifilm X-A2 has Fujifilm X lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Sony Alpha SLT-A33

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33 has a built-in Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm X-A2

      Fujifilm X-A2 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Sony Alpha SLT-A33 has a Mini Type C HDMI and Fujifilm X-A2 has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33 comes with NP-FW50 battery pack with battery life of 340 shots and Fujifilm X-A2 comes with NP-W126 battery pack with battery life of 410 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot. Fujifilm X-A2 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33 has Electronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Alpha SLT-A33, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X-A2. Sony Alpha SLT-A33 can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps. Fujifilm X-A2 can shoot continuously up to 5.6 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) on Sony Alpha SLT-A33 and 7.00 m at ISO 200 on Fujifilm X-A2. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Fujifilm X-A2. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Sony Alpha SLT-A33 and 1/180 sec on Fujifilm X-A2.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33 body has dimensions of 124 x 92 x 85 mm (4.88 x 3.62 x 3.35") and Fujifilm X-A2 body has dimensions of 117 x 67 x 40 mm (4.61 x 2.64 x 1.57"). Sony Alpha SLT-A33 weighs 500 g (1.10 lb / 17.64 oz) and Fujifilm X-A2 weighs 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz).

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33

      Fujifilm X-A2

      124 mm

      92 mm

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      117 mm

      67 mm

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      92 mm

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      67 mm

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      85 mm

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      40 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Alpha SLT-A33 and Fujifilm X-A2

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33 and Fujifilm X-A2 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33

      Fujifilm X-A2

      GOOD
      70
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33

      Fujifilm X-A2

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,150k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 410 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33

      Fujifilm X-A2

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,150k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 410 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33

      Fujifilm X-A2

      GOOD
      81
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      77
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33

      Fujifilm X-A2

      GOOD
      84
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 500 g (1.10 lb / 17.64 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33

      Fujifilm X-A2

      GOOD
      82
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 500 g (1.10 lb / 17.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      GOOD
      82
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 410 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Alpha SLT-A33 and Fujifilm X-A2 and give them scores of 68 and 60 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Alpha SLT-A33

      Fujifilm X-A2

      OVERALL
      68
      OVERALL
      60

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33

      Fujifilm X-A2

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 70
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33

      Fujifilm X-A2

      GOOD
      71
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33

      Fujifilm X-A2

      POOR
      45
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33

      Fujifilm X-A2

      GOOD
      72
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      71
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33

      Fujifilm X-A2

      GOOD
      78
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,150k dot
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33

      Fujifilm X-A2

      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Alpha SLT-A33

      Fujifilm X-A2

      POOR
      40
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 500 g (1.10 lb / 17.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 410 shots


      For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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