Canon T8i vs Sony A33

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).

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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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T8i & Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon T8i Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.