Canon 450D vs Sony A33
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Canon 450D vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 524g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
- Introduced May 2008
- Also Known as EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2
- Succeeded the Canon 400D
- Later Model is Canon 500D
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Released August 2010
- New Model is Sony A35

Canon 450D vs Sony A33 Overview
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).

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.

Canon 450D vs Sony A33 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon 450D over the Sony A33
450D | A33 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Canon 450D
A33 | 450D | |||
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | May 2008 | Newer by 27 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon 450D and Sony A33
450D | A33 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon 450D vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Canon 450D vs Sony A33 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Canon 450D vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon 450D vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 450D vs Sony A33 Specifications
Canon EOS 450D | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS 450D | Sony SLT-A33 |
Also called | EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2 | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2008-05-23 | 2010-08-24 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 328.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
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 support | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 326 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 524g (1.16 pounds) | 500g (1.10 pounds) |
Dimensions | 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 61 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 692 | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $550 | $230 |