Canon 450D vs Sony A33

The following is a extended review of the Canon 450D vs Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 450D (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 450D was revealed 3 years prior to the A33 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 450D grades versus the A33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 450D and Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are provided at Canon 450D Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 450D comes with exterior measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 450D and the A33.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 450D and A33 is 70 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 450D and A33.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A33 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 450D will be behind in sensor innovation.