Canon 650D vs Sony A33

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon 650D and Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 650D (18MP) and A33 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 650D was brought out 2 years after the A33 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 650D grades against the A33 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 650D & Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 650D Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 650D has external measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony A33 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 650D and the A33.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 650D and A33 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 650D and A33.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon 650D to give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher 650D provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.