Canon 400D vs Sony A33

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon 400D and Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 400D (10MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 400D was unveiled 4 years earlier than 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 concise overview of how the 400D grades versus the A33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 400D and Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are available at Canon 400D Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 400D offers exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 400D and Sony A33 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 400D and the A33.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 400D and A33 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 400D and A33.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony A33 to provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 400D will be behind in sensor innovation.