Yeah, As I stated in some other threads my NEX5 with Contax G lenses will remain my primary carry camera handling 80-90% of the shot load generally. The a33 is a light weight replacement for my Minolta 7D and will handle my fast stabilized long zoom shots and flash work photo's when or if needed. With the weight of the NEX and a33 double camera carry feels lighter than the Minolta 7D with vertical grip and long zoom alone 
Though originally I was going to wait for the a55 I started to weigh my needs and wants for this second carry camera choice and with the exception of the added MP count the rest of the advantages in the a55 would never get used in my case. I was familiar with the a33's sensor and knew I like it but the 16.2 was a unknown though I was sure it too would be good but did not know just how much better. That is why I asked the IQ question of you being as you are the very first person in the states that I know who has one and who has owned the NEX5 as well.
Thank you very much for your honesty in your reply. I would of guessed the added MP effect on IQ would be marginally obvious in 8"x10" and under prints or web usage but would come more into play as print size increased or cropping was required. It was good to hear that there wasn't a huge difference and my assumption was terribly in error. I know if both were sitting in the store when I went in I definitely would of bought the 55 over the 33 just out of "Minolta" habit to buy as high a model number as available and would of been extremely happy as well.
Thanks again Roweraay
Though originally I was going to wait for the a55 I started to weigh my needs and wants for this second carry camera choice and with the exception of the added MP count the rest of the advantages in the a55 would never get used in my case. I was familiar with the a33's sensor and knew I like it but the 16.2 was a unknown though I was sure it too would be good but did not know just how much better. That is why I asked the IQ question of you being as you are the very first person in the states that I know who has one and who has owned the NEX5 as well.
Thank you very much for your honesty in your reply. I would of guessed the added MP effect on IQ would be marginally obvious in 8"x10" and under prints or web usage but would come more into play as print size increased or cropping was required. It was good to hear that there wasn't a huge difference and my assumption was terribly in error. I know if both were sitting in the store when I went in I definitely would of bought the 55 over the 33 just out of "Minolta" habit to buy as high a model number as available
and would of been extremely happy as well.Thanks again Roweraay
