XS-1 compared to Sony a33 but not a superzoom

CAcreeks wrote:

I like the XS1 pictures better in call cases. They seem less washed out and the 4:3 aspect ratio is better for viewing.

The only full-size one I examined was the Matterhorn looking peak with trees in the foreground. Yes, foliage detail was better reproduced with the A33. However I think the XS1 could have been improved with lower sharpness setting in-camera.

Bottom line: glad I did not buy an A33. I have several old Minolta lenses and was considering it for a while. Problem is, I hardly ever used my film SLR because it was too big and heavy, and a DSLR is even worse.