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Canon 750D vs Sony A33

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS 750d front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Canon 750D vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Canon 750D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Alternative Name is EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Older Model is Canon 700D
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Later Model is Sony A35
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Canon 750D vs Sony A33 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon 750D vs Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 750D (24MP) and A33 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 750D was revealed 4 years after the A33 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 750D grades vs the A33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 750D over the Sony A33

 750D A33 
LaunchedFebruary 2015August 2010Newer by 55 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Canon 750D

 A33 750D 

Common features in the Canon 750D and Sony A33

 750D A33 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon 750D vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon 750D offers exterior measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 750D compared to the A33.

Canon 750D vs Sony A33 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 750D and A33 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Canon 750D vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Canon 750D vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 750D and A33.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon 750D to offer you more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 750D will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 750D vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Canon 750D vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 750D vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 750D Portrait photography factors
Sony A33 Portrait photography factors
79
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 750D Street photography advice
Sony A33 Street photography advice
71
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 750D
Sports photography with Sony A33
61
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 shots)
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 750D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A33 as a Travel photography camera
66
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (440 per charge)
61
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (340 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 750D Landscape photography information
Sony A33 Landscape photography information
66
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 shots)
no Timelapse function
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
terrible battery power (340 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 750D Vlogging advice
Sony A33 Vlogging advice
72
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
lack of image stabilization
77
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
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Canon 750D vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 750D and Sony A33
 Canon EOS 750dSony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 750d Sony SLT-A33
Otherwise known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2015-02-06 2010-08-24
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 19 15
Cross type focus points 19 3
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555g (1.22 lb) 500g (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 70
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 12.6
DXO Low light rating 919 591
Other
Battery life 440 shots 340 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $749 $230