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Comparison of Olympus Stylus XZ-2 and Sony Alpha SLT-A33 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha SLT-A33 ×
Olympus Stylus XZ-2 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha SLT-A33Olympus Stylus XZ-2
BrandSonyOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberA33XZ-2
Camera formatSLRMid-Sized
Release year (year)20102012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)124113
Width (mm)8548
Height (mm)9265
Weight (g)725357
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)14.212
Sensor formatAPS-C1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)369.7243.32
Sensor width (mm)23.77.6
Sensor height (mm)15.65.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.161.92
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.5-
Aspect ratio3:2, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7049
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.820.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.611.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)591216
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2288 x 1280(2.9 mp other)
  • 2288 x 1520(3.5 mp other)
  • 3344 x 1872(6.3 mp other)
  • 3344 x 2224(7.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 2576(11.8 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3056(14.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2976(11.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)7.15
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD, MP4.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), Linear PCM, 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony Alpha (Minolta A)-
LensSony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAMi.Zuiko Digital ED; 11 elements in 8 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.006.00 - 24.00
Zoom ratio (x)34
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.12 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)-60
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 60
Filter thread (mm)55-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typePhase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide, Spot, Local.Contrast Detection: 35-area multiple AF (All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 1.1cm (0.43") 1,152K-dot LCD (384K-dot time-multiplexed RGB), 100% coverage, 1.10x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopterOptional VF-2 or VF-3 external EVF
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.73-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.1-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600920,000
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1110
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto (100-1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800. (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600)AUTO ISO 100 - 12800 (customizable, Default 100-1600) Manual ISO 100 - 12800, 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500 – 9900k with 19-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • lamp
  • one-touch
  • shade
  • underwater auto
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/2000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot324-zone Digital ESP, Center-weighted Average, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D)Scene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait,Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Multiple Exposure
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • high-speed sync
  • off
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync
  • wireless
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off.
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction slow sync.
  • slow sync at 1st curtain
  • slow sync at 2nd curtain
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)10-
Flash range descriptionLens dependentISO 1600: W:0.6 to 11.1m / T:0.6 to 8.5m
Max flash sync (s)1/160-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (arw 2.2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wireless or wired
  • optional rm-uc1 remote cable
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm external stereo micophone jack
  • phototv hd)
  • type-c hdmi mini connector (bravia sync
  • wired remote terminal
  • accessory port
  • dedicated multi-connector (usb/av/remote)
  • micro hdmi type-d
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.981.21
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.971.27
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-7
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)-1.62
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)7.15
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)134
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)-5
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)-3
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)-4.9
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)-3
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.220.12
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.11
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.210.07
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.470.18
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.10.03
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF, wide-area mode = 0.219s-
Startup time (s)0.81.8
Play -> record time (s)0.51.4
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.43.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-310
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)270-
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FW50Proprietary Li-90B
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Li-90B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • image data converter sr
  • image data lightbox sr)
  • software cd-rom (includes picture motion browser
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x (v.10.3 +)
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080i HD Video, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR3-inch 920K-dot tilting touchscreen LCD, Full HD movies, hybrid control ring, HDR backlit correction



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