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Canon T7i vs Sony A330

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Canon T7i vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Released February 2017
  • Also referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Old Model is Canon T6i
  • Newer Model is Canon T8i
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
  • Released May 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A300
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Canon T7i vs Sony A330 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Canon T7i and Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and A330 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The T7i was revealed 7 years later than the A330 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the T7i scores versus the A330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sony A330

 T7i A330 
ReleasedFebruary 2017May 2009Fresher by 95 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Canon T7i

 A330 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Sony A330

 T7i A330 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Canon T7i vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon T7i provides outside dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Analyze the Canon T7i and Sony A330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the T7i compared to the A330.

Canon T7i vs Sony A330 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the T7i and A330 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7i and A330.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon T7i to render greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer T7i should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon T7i vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography features
Sony A330 Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
62
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography info
Sony A330 Street photography info
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography features
Sony A330 Sports photography features
66
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
low battery (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T7i
Travel photography with Sony A330
80
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
44
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (230 per charge)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography features
Sony A330 Landscape photography features
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
54
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
low battery (230 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging advice
Sony A330 Vlogging advice
73
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon T7i vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Sony A330
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iSony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Also referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2017-02-15 2009-05-18
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
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 45 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 532g (1.17 lb) 529g (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 535
Other
Battery life 600 shots 230 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $749 $545