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Canon T6i vs Sony A330

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Canon T6i vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Other Name is EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Succeeded the Canon 700D
  • New Model is Canon T7i
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A300
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Canon T6i vs Sony A330 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon T6i versus Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and A330 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The T6i was manufactured 5 years after the A330 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the T6i matches up vs the A330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Sony A330

 T6i A330 
IntroducedFebruary 2015May 2009More modern by 70 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Canon T6i

 A330 T6i 

Common features in the Canon T6i and Sony A330

 T6i A330 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Canon T6i vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon T6i has external measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sony A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon T6i versus Sony A330 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the T6i and the A330.

Canon T6i vs Sony A330 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T6i and A330 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the T6i and A330.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon T6i to render more detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher T6i should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon T6i vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6i as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A330 as a Portrait photography camera
79
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
62
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon T6i as a Street photography camera
Sony A330 as a Street photography camera
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
does not have image stabilization
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6i Sports photography information
Sony A330 Sports photography information
61
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (440 CIPA)
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
low battery life (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6i Travel photography details
Sony A330 Travel photography details
66
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (440 per charge)
44
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (230 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6i Landscape photography details
Sony A330 Landscape photography details
66
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (440 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
54
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
low battery life (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6i Vlogging factors
Sony A330 Vlogging factors
72
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
does not have image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon T6i vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Sony A330
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iSony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel T6i Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Otherwise known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2015-02-06 2009-05-18
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 19 9
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 gr (1.22 lb) 529 gr (1.17 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 64
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 11.5
DXO Low light score 919 535
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 230 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $749 $545