Canon 300D vs Sony A33

The following is a in depth review of the Canon 300D and Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 300D (6MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 300D was launched 8 years before the A33 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 300D scores vs the A33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 300D and Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 300D Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 300D comes with external measurements of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 645 grams (1.42 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).

Contrast the Canon 300D and Sony A33 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 300D versus the A33.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 300D and A33 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 300D and A33.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A33 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 300D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.