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Canon T8i vs Sony A33

Portability
67
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Canon T8i vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Other Name is EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Previous Model is Canon T7i
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Refreshed by Sony A35
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Canon T8i vs Sony A33 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon T8i and Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The T8i was brought out 9 years after the A33 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the T8i scores vs the A33 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Sony A33

 T8i A33 
RevealedFebruary 2020August 2010Newer by 116 months
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Canon T8i

 A33 T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Sony A33

 T8i A33 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon T8i vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon T8i enjoys external dimensions of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Canon T8i and Sony A33 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the T8i against the A33.

Canon T8i vs Sony A33 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T8i and A33 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T8i and A33.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon T8i to provide greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher T8i will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon T8i vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T8i
Portrait photography with Sony A33
81
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
72
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i Street photography highlights
Sony A33 Street photography highlights
73
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i Sports photography features
Sony A33 Sports photography features
76
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
good battery (800 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T8i
Travel photography with Sony A33
80
good battery (800 per charge)
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
61
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (340 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i Landscape photography features
Sony A33 Landscape photography features
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (800 CIPA)
no image stabilization
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
terrible battery power (340 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T8i
Vlogging with Sony A33
73
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
no image stabilization
77
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
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Canon T8i vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Sony A33
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iSony SLT-A33
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony SLT-A33
Other name EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2020-02-12 2010-08-24
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 45 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.5 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515 grams (1.14 lb) 500 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 591
Other
Battery life 800 shots 340 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $750 $230