Canon SX270 HS vs Sony A33

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX270 HS versus Sony A33, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively similar but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SX270 HS was announced 2 years after the A33 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX270 HS scores versus the A33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS provides external dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX270 HS versus Sony A33 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the A33.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and A33 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and A33.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX270 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A33 will offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher SX270 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.