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Canon 1200D vs Sony A33

Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
54
Overall
58
Canon EOS 1200D front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Canon 1200D vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 480g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70
  • Replaced the Canon 1100D
  • Later Model is Canon T6
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Later Model is Sony A35
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Canon 1200D vs Sony A33 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon 1200D vs Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 1200D was revealed 3 years after the A33 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 1200D scores against the A33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1200D over the Sony A33

 1200D A33 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2010More modern by 43 months

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Canon 1200D

 A33 1200D 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 1200D and Sony A33

 1200D A33 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon 1200D vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1200D has exterior dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 1200D versus the A33.

Canon 1200D vs Sony A33 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1200D and A33 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Canon 1200D vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1200D vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1200D and A33.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon 1200D to render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 1200D provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 1200D vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Canon 1200D vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1200D vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1200D Portrait photography details
Sony A33 Portrait photography details
76
manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
72
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1200D
Street photography with Sony A33
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
76
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1200D Sports photography highlights
Sony A33 Sports photography highlights
55
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (500 per charge)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1200D Travel photography highlights
Sony A33 Travel photography highlights
55
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (500 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1200D Landscape photography information
Sony A33 Landscape photography information
64
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery (500 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1200D Vlogging factors
Sony A33 Vlogging factors
27
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
77
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
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Canon 1200D vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1200D and Sony A33
 Canon EOS 1200DSony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 1200D Sony SLT-A33
Alternate name EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-02-12 2010-08-24
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 480g (1.06 lb) 500g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 70
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 12.6
DXO Low light rating 724 591
Other
Battery life 500 images 340 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E10 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $549 $230