Canon 100D vs Sony A33

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon 100D and Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 100D was introduced 2 years after the A33 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 100D grades against the A33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 100D & Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 100D Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 100D provides outside measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 100D vs the A33.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 100D and A33 is 73 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 100D and A33.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon 100D to produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern 100D provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.