Canon 700D vs Sony A33

In this article, we are comparing the Canon 700D versus Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the 700D (18MP) and A33 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 700D was announced 2 years later than the A33 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 700D matches up against the A33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 700D & Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 700D Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon 700D provides exterior measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 700D versus the A33.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 700D and A33 is 65 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 700D and A33.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon 700D to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent 700D is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.