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)