Canon M6 MII vs Sony A33
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Canon M6 MII vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
- Announced August 2019
- Older Model is Canon M6
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Revealed August 2010
- Replacement is Sony A35
Canon M6 MII vs Sony A33 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon M6 MII vs Sony A33, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe M6 MII was launched 9 years after the A33 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon M6 MII being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M6 MII scores against the A33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon M6 MII vs Sony A33 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M6 MII Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Sony A33
M6 MII | A33 | |||
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Revealed | August 2019 | August 2010 | Newer by 110 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Canon M6 MII
A33 | M6 MII | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Sony A33
M6 MII | A33 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Canon M6 MII vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M6 MII comes with outer measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon M6 MII vs Sony A33 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the M6 MII against the A33.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M6 MII and A33 is 83 and 67 respectively.
Canon M6 MII vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 MII and A33.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon M6 MII to provide more detail utilizing its extra 19MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent M6 MII is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Canon M6 MII vs Sony A33 Specifications
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Sony SLT-A33 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2019-08-28 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 23 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 1,150k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 14.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 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 | Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 408 grams (0.90 lb) | 500 grams (1.10 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 305 images | 340 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $849 | $230 |