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Sony Alpha SLT-A33

Based on 28 reviews

Excellent:

9
Good:

15
Average:

2
Bad:

2

Pros

Fast Video Autofocus, Lightweight, Tons of Features
APS-C 14.6MP sensor, Excellent AF, Very usable EVF and rear screen, SteadyShot image stabilisation, A Mount gives access to superb lenses, Very decent kit lens
Extremely fast continuous-mode shooting at full resolution/image quality, (High-speed shooting isn't just for sports; is a real benefit for candid/kid photography as well), Live phase-detect autofocus during video recording, True (100% frame-accurate)
Fast continuous shooting and AF. Great HD video. Lightweight and small
Superfast continuous focus burst shooting, phasedetection liveview, excellent 1080i HD movie autofocus

Cons

Short Battery Life, No optical viewfinder
Sony exclusive hotshoe, Fragile articulated screen, Resistance to idea of EVF, No weather sealing, Mirror vulnerable to dust and damage
More exposure variability than we like to see, Overexposure bias in metering system under bright/high-key conditions, Short battery life compared to traditional SLR, Best-of-breed EVF still doesn't match optical viewfinder for highlight/shadow visibil
No optical viewfinder
Widescreen ratio LCD, EVF not for everyone, noisy kit lens (video can pick up lens zoom and focus noise)

By Tech2 on June 02, 2011

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...

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By DigitalCameraInfo on April 29, 2011

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...

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By Steves Digicams on March 29, 2011

The Sony A33 represents an entirely new type of interchangeable lens camera that Sony refers to as Single Lens Translucent (SLT). This new SLT series camera departs from traditional dSLR designs by allowing a full time Live View feed from its imaging...

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By Photozone on March 12, 2011

The SLR idea has been around for ages and it's concept has never really been questioned till the EVILs came around. It's probably not surprising that an electronics company is actually going to evolve the DSLR and not one of the classic and more...

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By Macworld UK on February 04, 2011

Sony describes the 14.2-megapixel A33 as an SLT (Single Lens Translucent) not an SLR camera because, uniquely, its internal mirror mechanism is see-through. The result, says Sony, is faster, more accurate auto focus, continuous bursts of up to 7fps...

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By Videomaker on January 04, 2011

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.Sony Electronics, Inc. 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656...

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By Digital Camera Buyer on December 21, 2010

Sony has once again proved itself as an innovator, but you need to use the video function to really appreciate the A33’s ingenious design Overall Our provides the latest photography news, reviews, previews, features and tecniques. Alternatively...

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By Expert Reviews on December 14, 2010

Packed with innovative features, but some of these have drawbacks as well as advantages....

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By Good Gear Guide on December 08, 2010

The Sony A33 represents good value for anyone who wants a great camera for both stills and Full HD video. It's easy to operate, produces good image quality and it's reasonably swift, too. We don't like the 18-55mm kit lens much though as it...

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By CNET Australia on December 03, 2010

A great entry-level digital SLR, the A33 offers fast shooting speeds and very good image quality for most intents and...

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