Sony Alpha SLT A33

264 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Focus (13)
Viewfinder (7)
Portability (5)
Screen (4)
Sensor (3)

Negative
Lens (3)
Battery (2)
Build quality (1)
Value for money (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 264 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the screen and portability. The viewfinder and zoom are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the build quality and value for money.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital SLR Cameras the Sony Alpha SLT A33 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Ashish Koshy (tech2.in.com)

Sony Alpha A33 SLT - Makes for a Good Entry-Level DSLR

Mirror-less cameras are getting popular and Sony seems to be one of the brands pushing it. There have been micro four-third format cameras in the market for some time now, but the need for even better quality translates to the need for larger sensors....

Sony is selling the A33 at an MRP of Rs. 37,990. The A33 is a cheaper version of the A55 and if you have to compare between the two, there are very few things you’ll miss with the A33. It's also a lot closer to the entry-level DSLRs from brands such as...

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by: Jeremy Stamas (digitalcamerainfo.com)

Sony Alpha A33 Digital Camera Review

The Alpha A33, along with its big-brother A55V, is part of Sony's collection of translucent mirror DSLRs. The camera functions like a DSLR in the fact that it has loads of manual controls and uses an interchangeable lens system, but since the mirror...

The Sony Alpha SLT-A33 did not blow us away in any specific area, but the camera did a passable job in all of our tests. If you're overly concerned about image performance, then there are plenty of other cameras that will please you more than the A33...

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by: cgarrard (alphamountworld.com)

Sony Alpha A33 SLT Review

There's been a lot of curiosity shown in the photographic industry about Sony's new Alpha A33 and A55 SLT (Single Lens Translucent) cameras. In reality, there's really only one new type of technology in these cameras that should garner a raised...

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by: Jeremy Stamas (reviewed.com)

Sony SLT-A33

Quicker autofocus than traditional DSLRs, and top-notch continuous shooting for its class

All the manual controls of a normal SLR; A nice hardware feature set

Kit lens has serious issues; Not the best manual white balance

The Sony Alpha SLT-A33 did not blow us away in any specific area, but the camera did a passable job in all of our tests. If you’re overly concerned about image performance, then there are plenty of other cameras that will please you more than the A33...

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by: Tom Cunningham (videomaker.com)

Sony A33 HDSLR Camera Reviewed

Fast Video Autofocus ; Lightweight ; Tons of Features

Short Battery Life ; No optical viewfinder

The Sony Alpha A33 is a huge step in the right direction for HDSLRs becoming a go-to solution for almost all of our video needs.

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by: Phil Ryan (popphoto.com)

New Gear: Sony SLT-A33 and SLT-A55 Cameras

More and more interchangeable lens cameras are going mirrorless these days, but for this pair of cameras, Sony didn't nix the mirror all together. Instead, they made it fixed and translucent so that it could "split" the optical pathway, directing light...

Aug, 2010

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Expert review by: Barrie Smith (digital-photography-school.com)

Sony A33 and A55 DSLRs [REVIEW]

It's been a great year for the DSLR. Not only have we seen the top models capture stills of amazing quality, leading to many serious workers questioning the need for medium format digital capture … and then, to many an amazed onlooker, we've seen TV...

Quality: overall, excellent, good colour, high sharpness.

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Amazon review summary for the Sony Alpha SLT A33

alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 user reviews of the Sony Alpha SLT A33 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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93% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Q Productions (amazon.com)

It's the best camera for it's price...discontinued, that is!

I was reluctant at first to buy this camera when the sales rep said they stopped production on it. I paid $400.00 for mine. I will state that for the "discontinued" price, it's the best bargin "on the for real". The #1 reason I must say is the FIRMWARE...

Sep, 2012

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Consumer review by: Nate (amazon.com)

Sony A33

This product is great and the name speaks for its self. This Sony Digital Camera is awesome in all the function it can perform with such great results. The fit is great while its not too bulky. This product is a great choice.

May, 2012

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