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Canon 90D vs Sony A33

Portability
60
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Canon 90D vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Old Model is Canon 80D
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • New Model is Sony A35
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Canon 90D vs Sony A33 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon 90D and Sony A33, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and A33 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 90D was released 9 years after the A33 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 90D grades against the A33 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Sony A33

 90D A33 
IntroducedAugust 2019August 2010Newer by 110 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Canon 90D

 A33 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Sony A33

 90D A33 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon 90D vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 90D enjoys physical measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony A33 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 90D against the A33.

Canon 90D vs Sony A33 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 90D and A33 is 60 and 67 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 90D and A33.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon 90D to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 19MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer 90D will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 90D vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography features
Sony A33 Portrait photography features
83
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 90D
Street photography with Sony A33
72
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A33 as a Sports photography camera
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (1,300 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography highlights
Sony A33 Travel photography highlights
78
good battery life (1,300 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count amazing (33 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
61
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (340 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography advice
Sony A33 Landscape photography advice
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count amazing (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good battery life (1,300 shots)
lack of image stabilization
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (340 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 90D
Vlogging with Sony A33
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
lack of image stabilization
77
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
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Canon 90D vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Sony A33
 Canon EOS 90DSony SLT-A33
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 90D Sony SLT-A33
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2019-08-28 2010-08-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 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 33 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6960 x 4640 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 15
Cross focus points 45 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701 grams (1.55 pounds) 500 grams (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 591
Other
Battery life 1300 images 340 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $1,199 $230