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Canon SL3 vs Sony A33

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Canon SL3 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched April 2019
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Replaced the Canon SL2
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Updated by Sony A35
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Canon SL3 vs Sony A33 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SL3 versus Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SL3 was announced 8 years later than the A33 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SL3 grades versus the A33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Sony A33

 SL3 A33 
LaunchedApril 2019August 2010More recent by 106 months
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Canon SL3

 A33 SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Sony A33

 SL3 A33 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon SL3 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SL3 comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SL3 vs the A33.

Canon SL3 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL3 and A33 is 71 and 67 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL3 and A33.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SL3 to deliver more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent SL3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SL3 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL3 Portrait photography factors
Sony A33 Portrait photography factors
81
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
72
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Street photography camera
Sony A33 as a Street photography camera
75
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
76
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL3 Sports photography details
Sony A33 Sports photography details
70
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (1,070 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A33 as a Travel photography camera
82
great battery life (1,070 per charge)
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL3 Landscape photography details
Sony A33 Landscape photography details
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (1,070 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
not so great battery power (340 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL3 Vlogging info
Sony A33 Vlogging info
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
77
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
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Canon SL3 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Sony A33
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Sony SLT-A33
Also referred to as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2019-04-10 2010-08-24
Physical type Compact SLR 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 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points 1 3
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 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 per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest 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 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 449 gr (0.99 pounds) 500 gr (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 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 1070 photos 340 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $599 $230