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Canon T6i vs Sony A33

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Canon T6i vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Alternative Name is EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Earlier Model is Canon 700D
  • Updated by Canon T7i
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
  • Announced August 2010
  • Refreshed by Sony A35
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Canon T6i vs Sony A33 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon T6i versus Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and A33 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The T6i was introduced 4 years later than the A33 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the T6i matches up against the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Sony A33

 T6i A33 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015August 2010More recent by 55 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Canon T6i

 A33 T6i 

Common features in the Canon T6i and Sony A33

 T6i A33 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon T6i vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon T6i features exterior measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sony A33 has specifications 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 T6i versus Sony A33 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the T6i vs the A33.

Canon T6i vs Sony A33 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T6i and A33 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the T6i and A33.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon T6i to offer more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher T6i is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon T6i vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6i Portrait photography information
Sony A33 Portrait photography information
79
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T6i Street photography details
Sony A33 Street photography details
71
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
76
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6i as a Sports photography camera
Sony A33 as a Sports photography camera
61
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (440 per charge)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T6i
Travel photography with Sony A33
66
supports focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (440 per charge)
61
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (340 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6i as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A33 as a Landscape photography camera
66
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (440 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
not so great battery pack (340 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T6i
Vlogging with Sony A33
72
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
does not have image stabilization
77
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
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Canon T6i vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Sony A33
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iSony SLT-A33
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T6i Sony SLT-A33
Alternate name EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2015-02-06 2010-08-24
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 19 15
Cross type focus points 19 3
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555 grams (1.22 pounds) 500 grams (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 70
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 12.6
DXO Low light rating 919 591
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 340 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $749 $230