Canon 77D vs Sony A33

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon 77D and Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 77D was manufactured 6 years later than the A33 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 77D scores against the A33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 77D and Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are available at Canon 77D Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 77D provides outside dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 77D against the A33.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 77D and A33 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 77D and A33.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon 77D to resolve extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 77D should have a benefit in sensor tech.