A33 - Pros

    * Very good to excellent image quality to ISO 800 (raw and jpegs)
    * Wireless flash capability
    * Auto HDR- expanded and enhanced (for the most part)
    * Improved build quality and ergonomics over recent entry level Alphas
    * Video quality is dynamite, sound is good (as long as you aren't using auto focus with standard speakers)
    * Output for remote cable and mic
    * Very good LCD design and quality
    * Double axis Level indicator works good, unobtrusive in operation
    * Decent grip (front and rear), but small
    * Excellent EVF
    * Well organized main menu dial
    * Hand Held twilight is a decent scene mode (the only decent scene mode)
    * Switching AF points in still and video shooting is well implemented
    * Smile shutter system performs better than A500/550 DSLRS (a surprisingly fun mode to use for family time)
    * Video and still images are separated for viewing and automatically on media
    * Bold design move with Translucent mirror*

A33- Cons

    * Program Shift (P) does not allow for simultaneous aperture/shutter speed adjustment- not a true program shift mode
    * Battery Life should be better
    * Autofocus engages when turned on (even if you switch off the AF manually)
    * No NR off for Jpegs
    * Image quality on Jpegs above ISO 1600 (Raw above 3200)
    * Sweep Panorama is a borderline gimmick, a big let down
    * Way too many warnings, lockouts, and restrictions on too many of the A33's features
    * Minimal practical advantage to Translucent mirror design (has potential though)*
    * No manual controls while shooting video (less AF point)
    * No in camera editing for still or video at all
    * No art filters or fun effects
    * Cannot change batteries while on a tripod
    * Limited flash control
    * Very limited customization in the menu system, no room for the learning and growing photographer to expand
    * No spot toggle for AEL
    * Focus Magnifier could have been designed better (shuts off when you half press the shutter, difficult to use at times)
    * No dedicated SSS switch (super steady shot)
    * 14/15 AF points are not sensitive enough, and too clustered together
    * Below average low light AF performance
    * Awful buffer clearing time after 6 or 7 frame burst when shooting raw (about 40 seconds with a fast SD card)
    * Buffer clearing time for Jpegs is unacceptable (about 17 seconds when buffer is full)
    * Speed Priority setting basically useless, locks out IS0 setting, clutters main dial
    * Demo mode is useless
    * Manual doesn't have enough details
    * Low features for the dollar equation (compared to other makers)
    * Impressive spec sheet adds insult to injury (what looks good on paper, doesn't always deliver)