Canon T7i vs Sony A33
67 Imaging
67 Features
84 Overall
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67 Imaging
54 Features
80 Overall
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Canon T7i vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
(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

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).

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.

Canon T7i vs Sony A33 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS Rebel T7i and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are available at Canon T7i Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sony A33
T7i | A33 | |||
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Revealed | February 2017 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 79 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Canon T7i
A33 | T7i |
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Common features in the Canon T7i and Sony A33
T7i | A33 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon T7i versus Sony A33 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon T7i vs Sony A33 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T7i | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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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 |