Canon 760D vs Sony A33

Its time to look closer at the Canon 760D versus Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and A33 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 760D was announced 4 years after the A33 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 760D scores vs the A33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 760D & Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 760D Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 760D enjoys physical dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by 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 utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 760D against the A33.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 760D and A33 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 760D and A33.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon 760D to produce more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger 760D is going to have an edge in sensor tech.