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Canon 750D vs Sony A330

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS 750d front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Canon 750D vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Canon 750D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Old Model is Canon 700D
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A300
Photography Glossary

Canon 750D vs Sony A330 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon 750D and Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 750D (24MP) and A330 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 750D was unveiled 5 years after the A330 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 750D scores versus the A330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 750D over the Sony A330

 750D A330 
LaunchedFebruary 2015May 2009Newer by 70 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Canon 750D

 A330 750D 

Common features in the Canon 750D and Sony A330

 750D A330 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Canon 750D vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 750D offers exterior dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Sony A330 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 750D and the A330.

Canon 750D vs Sony A330 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 750D and A330 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Canon 750D vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Canon 750D vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 750D and A330.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon 750D to resolve more detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 750D is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 750D vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Canon 750D vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 750D vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 750D Portrait photography advice
Sony A330 Portrait photography advice
79
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
62
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 750D Street photography info
Sony A330 Street photography info
70
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
no image stabilization
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 750D
Sports photography with Sony A330
61
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (440 shots)
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 750D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A330 as a Travel photography camera
66
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (440 per charge)
44
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 750D Landscape photography details
Sony A330 Landscape photography details
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery power (440 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (10MP)
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 750D Vlogging highlights
Sony A330 Vlogging highlights
72
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
no image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 750D vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 750D and Sony A330
 Canon EOS 750dSony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 750d Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Also referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2015-02-06 2009-05-18
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 19 9
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555g (1.22 pounds) 529g (1.17 pounds)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 64
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 11.5
DXO Low light score 919 535
Other
Battery life 440 shots 230 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $749 $545