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Canon T7i vs Sony A33

Portability
67
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Canon T7i vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Other Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Superseded the Canon T6i
  • Updated by Canon T8i
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Successor is Sony A35
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Canon T7i vs Sony A33 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon T7i versus Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and A33 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T7i was announced 6 years later than the A33 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the T7i scores against the A33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sony A33

 T7i A33 
RevealedFebruary 2017August 2010More recent by 79 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Canon T7i

 A33 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Sony A33

 T7i A33 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon T7i vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon T7i has got outside dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the T7i vs the A33.

Canon T7i vs Sony A33 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and A33 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7i and A33.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon T7i to produce more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent T7i should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon T7i vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography advice
Sony A33 Portrait photography advice
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
72
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography factors
Sony A33 Street photography factors
73
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
76
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i as a Sports photography camera
Sony A33 as a Sports photography camera
67
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery life (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T7i
Travel photography with Sony A33
80
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
61
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery life (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography details
Sony A33 Landscape photography details
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
67
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low battery life (340 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging advice
Sony A33 Vlogging advice
73
selfie friendly display
touch screen
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
lack of image stabilization
77
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
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Canon T7i vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Sony A33
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iSony SLT-A33
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7i Sony SLT-A33
Otherwise known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-02-15 2010-08-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
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 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 45 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 532g (1.17 lb) 500g (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 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 600 images 340 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $749 $230