Canon 750D vs Sony A33
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Canon 750D vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon 750D vs Sony A33 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 750d & Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are provided at Canon 750D Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 750D over the Sony A33
750D | A33 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 55 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Canon 750D
A33 | 750D |
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Common features in the Canon 750D and Sony A33
750D | A33 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon 750D vs Sony A33 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon 750D vs Sony A33 Specifications
Canon EOS 750d | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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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 |