Canon SX20 IS vs Sony A33
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Canon SX20 IS vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Launched July 2010
- Succeeded the Canon SX10 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX30 IS
(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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Lets look more closely at the Canon SX20 IS versus Sony A33, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very well matched but the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.
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Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the SX20 IS matches up vs the A33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Sony A33
| SX20 IS | A33 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Canon SX20 IS
| A33 | SX20 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Sony A33
| SX20 IS | A33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2010 |  | August 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Canon SX20 IS vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS offers exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX20 IS and the A33.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and A33 is 65 and 67 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and A33.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX20 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A33 will resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.
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Canon SX20 IS vs Sony A33 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Sony SLT-A33 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Sony SLT-A33 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2010-08-24 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.80 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 600 gr (1.32 lb) | 500 gr (1.10 lb) |
| Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 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 | - | 340 photographs |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $500 | $230 |
