Canon T6 vs Sony A33
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Canon T6 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 485g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
- Released March 2016
- Also referred to as EOS Rebel 1300D
- Previous Model is Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Released August 2010
- Renewed by Sony A35
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Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon T6 and Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe T6 was introduced 5 years later than the A33 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the T6 scores against the A33 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon T6 over the Sony A33
| T6 | A33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2016 |  | August 2010 | More recent by 68 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Canon T6
| A33 | T6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon T6 and Sony A33
| T6 | A33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Canon T6 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon T6 offers outer measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the T6 vs the A33.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the T6 and A33 is 68 and 67 respectively.
Canon T6 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the T6 and A33.
Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon T6 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer T6 will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Canon T6 vs Sony A33 Specifications
| Canon EOS T6 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon EOS T6 | Sony SLT-A33 |
| Otherwise known as | EOS Rebel 1300D | - |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2016-03-10 | 2010-08-24 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 4+ | 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 | 18MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Total lenses | 326 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 920 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 | 0.5x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.20 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 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 jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 485 grams (1.07 lbs) | 500 grams (1.10 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 66 | 70 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light score | 781 | 591 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 images | 340 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E10 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $549 | $230 |