Canon 500D vs Sony A33

Below, we are matching up the Canon 500D and Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 500D (15MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 500D was released 14 months prior to the A33 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 500D grades against the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 500D and Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 500D Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 500D has outside measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Canon 500D and Sony A33 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 500D versus the A33.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 500D and A33 is 70 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 500D and A33.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon 500D to give more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older 500D is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.