Canon 600D vs Sony A330

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon 600D and Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 600D (18MP) and A330 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 600D was released 23 months after the A330 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 600D scores against the A330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 600D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are available at Canon 600D Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 600D offers outside dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 600D versus the A330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 600D and A330 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 600D and A330.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon 600D to provide more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger 600D provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.