Canon T8i vs Sony A330
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Canon T8i vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
- Revealed February 2020
- Additionally referred to as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
- Previous Model is Canon T7i
(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
- Announced May 2009
- Superseded the Sony A300
Canon T8i vs Sony A330 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Canon T8i vs Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and A330 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe T8i was released 10 years later than the A330 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the T8i grades versus the A330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon T8i vs Sony A330 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T8i & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are available at Canon T8i Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Sony A330
T8i | A330 | |||
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Announced | February 2020 | May 2009 | Fresher by 131 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Canon T8i
A330 | T8i |
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Common features in the Canon T8i and Sony A330
T8i | A330 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing |
Canon T8i vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon T8i features physical measurements of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).
Check the Canon T8i vs Sony A330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the T8i vs the A330.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T8i and A330 is 67 and 67 respectively.
Canon T8i vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the T8i and A330.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon T8i to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher T8i should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Canon T8i vs Sony A330 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 |
Also called as | EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2020-02-12 | 2009-05-18 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 8 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface 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 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 326 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.5 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 515g (1.14 lbs) | 529g (1.17 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" 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 | 800 pictures | 230 pictures |
Type 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $750 | $545 |