Canon EOS Rebel T5 vs Sony a330

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel T5 and Sony a330. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS Rebel T5 is manufacturered by Canon but Sony a330 is from Sony. Both Canon and Sony are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Rebel T5 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Sony a330 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)

Resolution

Canon EOS Rebel T5 has a 18 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a330 has 10 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Canon EOS Rebel T5 has a 79 % larger resolution than Sony a330. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS Rebel T5 has a larger ISO-range than Sony a330. Canon EOS Rebel T5 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 6400 while Sony a330 has 100 to 3200.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel T5
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a330

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Rebel T5 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Sony a330 can shoot up to 2,5 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS Rebel T5. Unfortunately Sony a330 does not support recording movies and movie clips.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Sony a330 weighs 529 gr (equal to 1.17 lb) which is 10% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel T5 and its 480 gr (or 1.06 lb).

Canon EOS Rebel T5 vs Sony a330 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Rebel T5 and Sony a330, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Canon EOS Rebel T5	Sony a330
Name	Canon EOS Rebel T5	Sony a330
Manufacturer	Canon	Sony
Release Date and Price	Canon EOS Rebel T5	Sony a330
Release Year	2014	2009
Release Date	2014-02-12	2009-05-18
MSRP	549 USD	649 USD
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Camera Type	Canon EOS Rebel T5	Sony a330
Camera Type	DSLR	DSLR
Sensor	Canon EOS Rebel T5	Sony a330
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CCD
Resolution	5184 x 3456 pixels	3872 x 2592 pixels
Megapixels	18 MP	10 MP
Image Processor	DIGIC 4	Bionz
Image	Canon EOS Rebel T5	Sony a330
ISO Range	100 - 6400	100 - 3200
White Balance Presets	6	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	Yes (Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Canon EOS Rebel T5	Sony a330
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	9	9
Lens Mount	Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses	Sony A See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm	APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Canon EOS Rebel T5	Sony a330
Articulated LCD	Fixed	Tilting
Screen size	3”	2.7”
Screen dots	460000	230400
Touch screen	No	No
Screen type	TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor	N/A
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentamirror)	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.)	0.74× (0.49× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	N/A
Photography features	Canon EOS Rebel T5	Sony a330
Frames per second	3 fps	2,5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	9 meters	10 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	No
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Partial	Multi Center Weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features	Canon EOS Rebel T5	Sony a330
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	H.264	N/A
Video resolution	1920 x 1080	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	No
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Canon EOS Rebel T5	Sony a330
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Canon EOS Rebel T5	Sony a330
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	No	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	No	No
Remote Control	Yes (E3 connector)	Yes (Wireless (Optional))
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Canon EOS Rebel T5	Sony a330
Enviromentally sealed	No	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger	Lithium-Ion NP-FH50 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	500 shots	529 shots
Width	130 mm	128 mm
Height	100 mm	97 mm
Depth	78 mm	71 mm
Weight	480 gram	529 gram