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Canon T8i vs Sony A330

Portability
67
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Canon T8i vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Canon T8i
(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
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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A300
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Sony A330

 T8i A330 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020May 2009Fresher by 131 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Canon T8i

 A330 T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Sony A330

 T8i A330 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon T8i vs Sony A330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T8i and A330 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon T8i vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i Portrait photography highlights
Sony A330 Portrait photography highlights
81
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
62
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon T8i
Street photography with Sony A330
73
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i Sports photography highlights
Sony A330 Sports photography highlights
76
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
good battery power (800 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
terrible battery (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i Travel photography features
Sony A330 Travel photography features
80
good battery power (800 per charge)
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
44
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (230 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i Landscape photography features
Sony A330 Landscape photography features
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (800 shots)
lack of image stabilization
54
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (10MP)
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T8i Vlogging factors
Sony A330 Vlogging factors
73
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon T8i vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Sony A330
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iSony Alpha DSLR-A330
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