I am not a dSLR owner yet, but since the 550D has no autofocus, you have to constantly adjust the lens manually for focusing, correct? I am looking to get a video capable SLR but starting out I'd have a lot of problems w/out an autofocus during video.
I bought the a33, Im new at filming so the auto focus sounded nice, how ever is there any way I can turn it off? and also, what settings is the best for recording, is it Auto or can I experiment in som way?
Canon is by far the superior choice when it comes to both video and photographic aspirations. Also, you can usually judge a camera by its resale value...Sony doesn't get nearly what a Canon will get..(% of original cost)..
equal on video quality?what the hell....Im sure he's having a hard time trying to focus on his desired subject using his CANON 550d...i think SONY deserved to WIN.....
Is there a time limit when recording videos on the t2i and if so what is it? If there is can i record one one card and keep switching to different cards to record longer?
When it comes to lenses - how is it that you didn't even mention the A-Mount lenses made for Minolta? You can use all of them with A33. The choice is broader for A33, so why "WIN" for Canon?
I bought Sony A33 Camera because its way to easy to shoot video with AF. Canon must so terrible to AF all the time because it has MF. Sony A33 also small handy and it has variable angle LCD. Canon is better for photo but not for video. I dont understand how Canon users MF all the time when they shoot a video. Sony A33 if you are gonna shoot video, Canon if you are gonna take photos.
@Lucip11 Your "Canon must be so terrible at shooting video because it has MF" is ludicrous, unless you mean general purpose video. If for stuff like film making, ALL FOCUS IS MANUAL TO ENSURE PERFECT FOCUS. What self respecting filmmaker would use auto focus when shooting a film, seriously. Just as no filmmaker would use full auto on their camera.
@DeathKnight725 I agree with you all the way. Nobody I know in film making uses autofocus when recording video, its retarded, and it hardly ever works properly, the lens we constantly lose and regain focus. MF is the only way to ensure perfect focus, and the idiots like him who don't like MF just don't know how to use it, or they are too lazy and fat to pick up there left hand to turn the focus ring. I own A Canon Rebel T2I, and I couldn't be happier with it. Nothing competes for the price range
@Lucip11 I don't know a single person who doesn't use MF when shooting in video, the fact that you picked the Sony for that reason, is just plain stupid. AF is completely useless and unreliable in video mode, the only way to achieve perfect focus is MF, and with af you won't be able to get the proper depth of field in any situation. I guess AF would be ok if your shooting mediocre home videos, but any professional videographer will tell you they never use AF only MF.
@Lucip11 omg ur so stupid. the autofocus sucks. canon is better thats why alot of filmmakers on youtube use canon and i think um zero use sony dslrs for filming
@ConnorSelby Yeah you right but u must understand how difficult for normal people ( not professional like you ). Older people, kids, housewife how can they MF all the time? You are only thinking about professional photographer who would use this camera but they lot more people use who is not professional. Its easy, handy, light and it has brand new mirror system. Sony just announced New A77 and i know many photographers want to change their gear from Canon to Sony.
Also Sony A33 is not professional camera remember that. You are maybe so smart guy i don't know but you seem really immature and ignorant. This camera works good for me probably not for you. Actually did not even touch this camera and how do you its sucks?
@MrDasjoerd I've chosen the Canon because I want a good camera for photos but I also want the good video features, and that means the manual control and focus of canon's. I thnik both have great features but I thnik the Canon let you be more involved with what you are creating.
My doubts were in the features in the video mode of the Sony, and I think I prefer the canon controls and audio quality over the speed, effects and autofocus of Sony.
I've been using the A33 for like half a year and I'm satisfied with its allround capacities, BUT the lack of frames when shooting video gets pretty frustrating. At the question about lenses Sony is actually catching up and if you search you'll find lenses that cover your needs, even thoug it's easier to find lenses to 550d at this point.. Anyhow, great review, you cover pretty much everything a newbie would like to know. If someone would like some A33 footage, check out my channel!
Thank you. Excellent review. I will have to shoot tango dancers in quite low level conditions. Do you think the A33 could follow these dancers without jumping from one couple to another. I tried with Canon but it is almost impossible to keep focus.
The background noises while capturing sound really bad. They are much more annoying than the hearable AF, I think. I do want this camera, but that loud and disturbing static noise keeps me away from buying the A33. What's the sense of gorgeous Full HD filming when the audio quality is that bad?
I currently have a Panasonic TZ-7, compact camera, and its audio track is free of any background noise...
@BoxxyFan IS is built in on the Canon T2i and also it will last a lot longer because it doesn't use a 'like.no.other' SLT system. The SLT mirror will last about 2 and a half years at the most and cause your images to be grainy. I am not a huge Canon fan myself and am thinking of buying a Nikon over the t2i. Photography is my passion and I want my camera to last me a lot longer than 2 and a half years. Don't you?
I'm a Canon user for many years, but this «test» is a joke.
I just tested both cameras (A55 Vs EOS 550D) and the Sony is far better in many aspect (pro like). Total control through the EVF: WB in °Kelvins w/wo bracketing, AdobeRGB, superb colour, in-body stabilization, HDR, 3D, extended flash feat. such as: High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless, 10 fp/s..
So I don't want to switch because I don't want to sell all my lenses.
But WOW, I will confirm that Sony is on top, now.
@NightsirK Except 7 fp/sec VS 10 fp/sec, no noticable difference between A33 VS A55.
@ nidschki, you have mini-jack for external microphones like a pro camera (of course not symetric but for that price...), so what is a problem? You can use dedicated microphones for video and plugin-it on top of camera using the flash grip.
@ reddragon9918 well, the only difference is -1/3 of IL due to the translucent mirror, what else? The A33/A55 can feet every need, not problem of that.
@BoxxyFan Yeah, it lacks progressive full HD, slow motion in 720p, as wide a selection of lenses, mic input, manual video controls. That makes it so much better right? Oh wait, no it doesn't.
@editedbyfailure Sorry mate. Canon is for amateur/beginners only. Don't get me wrong, the canon is an okay choice, but Sony has more advanced features such as an EVF (live histogram) and actual in body stabilization (not the more restricted in lens stabilization).
@BoxxyFan An EVF is a step backwards. They are terrible, and I know because I have used an a33/a55. A fucking passenger information display on a train has more pixels than it. In body stabilisation is great but it means if you're shooting a telephoto through an optical viewfinder then it's all shaky and oh no you can't actually compose. Of course, you could come back and say "oh but it's not optical it's electronic" well yes, but I actually enjoy being able to see what i'm taking photos of.
@editedbyfailure EVF's will always be better than an OVF. They will only improve as technology gets better, OVF's fail because you can't have live histograms or data overlaid on them. Name a Canon prime lens which has image stabilization. Oh wait, there are none. Sony has a 20/2.8, 28/2.8, 30/2.8 Macro, 35/1.8, 50/1.8, 85/2.8 plus Carl Zeiss 24/2, 85/1.4, 135/2 plus Minolta 100/2, 35/2, 135/2.8 and 135/2.8 STF. Canon = None lol. Sucks to be a prime shooter if you're with Canon!
@BoxxyFan How are they better? Do you enjoy looking at a tiny, colour shifted LCD? I don't. With an OVF, the battery isn't drained by looking through it. So that's a +1 to them. None of those lenses have IS you tool. The cameras they are attached to have sensor shift, but the lenses don't.
On the topic of primes with IS, canon have the 300mm f/4, 300mm f/2.8, 400mm f/2.8, 400mm f/4 DO, 500mm f/4, 600mm f/4, 800mm f/5.6, 200mm f/2, 100mm f/2.8 Macro.
@editedbyfailure Aw, poor baby cant afford extra $10 batteries? Yep, but shooting with Sony I can get image stabilized stills and videos with actual handy ultrawide/wide/normal/portrait primes. With Canon, you can't. But phew, good thing Canons shortest prime that can shoot with IS is a 300mm f/4. That'll be really handy when taking a video at your kids bday party... if you're standing several blocks away lol. Must weigh a tonne too. Sony lens selection is better for actual real world use!
@BoxxyFan Don't you mean 100mm? But yeah, they also have a shitload of normal zooms with IS... 24-105 f/4L, 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 IS (kit lens), 18-135mm IS, 17-55mm f/2.8 IS, 55-250mm IS, 70-200 f/4 IS etc etc
@editedbyfailure Zooms are crap. They're too slow. You're limited to f/2.8 as the fastest and most of them are like f/4. Have you ever shot video with an image stabilized Carl Zeiss 85mm f1.4 or 135mm f/2. The shallow DOF with IS is something Canon can never give you. Sony > Canon. Only get a Canon if you want less options.
@BoxxyFan hahahahahahahaahahahahahahahhahaahahahaha you said canon and less options in the same sentence. Maybe I like to plug a mic in? Oh yeah, 550D has a mic socket. f/2.8 is more than enough, you don't shoot f/1.4 or f/2 primes wide open. Also, name an image stabilised prime they use on ARRIFLEX cameras. I'll give you all the time you need to google what that is before you get back to me.
@editedbyfailure You don't shoot f/1.4 or f/2 wide open? Okay, you clearly don't know anything about cameras LOL. I guess you don't know how amazingly razor sharp the Carl Zeiss 24/2, 85/1.4 and 135/2 are. I feel sorry for you. Enjoy your Canon with IS lenses but slow maximum aperatures. If you're limited to f/4 you might as well just get a shitty micro four third camera! It'll give the same DOF BAHAHAHAAA
@BoxxyFan You probably don't either. 24mm f/2 Distagon T* = $1250. I could buy Zeiss glass for Canon EOS mount easily. I could also get a PL=EOS adapter and fit fucking Zeiss cine lenses onto my 550D (if I had cash flowing from every orifice). You're acting like Carl Zeiss glass is sony-exclusive, which it is not.
@editedbyfailure Ah, but you see, Carl Zeiss glass with image stabilization for handheld videos is Sony exclusive. Oh wait, are you going to magically take the IS out of your Canon kit lens and stick it on a Carl Zeiss cine lens? haha, good luck with that. Canon FAIL!
@BoxxyFan I suppose we should just agree to disagree. I'm gonna relax with my HQ video and audio. And when you google DSLR video, you don't see a single Sony DSLR.
Yeah, i'm going to sit down knowing i'm correct and you've got your head so far up your own arsehole you can't realise you're wrong.
@editedbyfailure And I'm going to sit back and relax with my a55 and Carl Zeiss 85/1.4 with IS knowing that I can shoot some very creative portrait videos handheld in a VERY compact body through my EVF with an actual live histogram. Enjoy you're shitty entry level Canon with you're very slow low quality glass kit lens with IS stuck inside your lens. Bahahahahahaha! Oh yeah and don't get me started on still photos (a55 can do 10fps, 550D can only do.... like 3fps LOL) Y u so mad bro?
@BoxxyFan Pellicle mirror. Been around since late 80s on the old Canon 1N camera. Your a55 is still entry level by the way. AND THE 85MM F/1.4 IS NOT FUCKING KIT GLASS! ARE YOU SAYING WE AREN'T GOING TO BUY MORE GLASS? FUCKING IDIOT. I doubt you use a $1400 lens on your camera. I bet you don't even use an a55.
@editedbyfailure Can Canon even make a digital pellicle mirror? Good thing Sony did it first ;) Oh right, sorry I forgot to take into account you can buy more glass. Because you're going to buy some image stabilized primes for your Canon? LOL SHAME YOU CANT DO THAT. Now you're not even making sense. Are all Canon users such idiots? haha
@BoxxyFan Now you also mention histograms. The 550D actually has a live histogram on the LCD when in live view. Saying it's for "amateur/beginners only" when the A33 has gimmicky autofocus is dead rich.
@editedbyfailure Well that is how professionals film video. See: img825.imageshack.us/img825/1373/janbdo.jpg Wait, can you even record videos through the viewfinder with the Canon? You can't! Haha, thats hilarious! Another reason why the Sony is the better choice.
@BoxxyFan 404 not found. Actual professionals (not idiots with DVCAM camcorders) who make movies use external LCD monitors. On shoulder mount cameras, there is no option but to use viewfinders (viewfinder attachments are available for the 550D) but if you're serious about DSLR video you will be using a rig of some sort with a follow focus, decent primes and external LCD.
@editedbyfailure Um no, professionals also use EVFs. Google video cameraman you moron. Also the Sony has a 5" external LCD (CLM-V55 look it up) specifically for their DSLRs that you can hook up. Does Canon even have anything like that? LOL. Plus actually image stabilized primes that can be used for still/videos which aren't limited to 300/4 being the shortest LOL.
@BoxxyFan Yes, they do and there are adapters. Google DSLR rig you fucking cretin. lx470.ru/img/2a/2a9/DSLR_Rig_Gear_for_Video_Production_Filmmaking.jpg there you go.
And your primes aren't IS!
What the hell do you smoke, i need some of that shit. And as said before, shit loads of normal fast zooms etc
@editedbyfailure f/2.8 is slow as hell and will not give you as much DOF as a f/1.4. If you want the best control for shallow DOF with IS for all the creative possibilities, Sony is your best choice. Yes, Sony's primes can shoot with IS enabled because it's built into the body. With Canon's primes YOU CANT DO THAT. EVER. LOL. There is simply no option. Unless you stick that shitty Canon lens on a Sony a55 ;)
I do not agree with 'camera grip and size' and 'lenses'.
Sony is definitely better to my hands. I have small hands, I'm a girl, I prefer a lighter camera. In my opinion it shouldn't be taken into account during the test. This is a very subjective feeling.
Variety of Sony lenses is as big as Canon. You can choose between Sony and Minolta, which gives a wide range of lenses.
@notursweetie Anyway, thanks for the review! I'm thinking about Sony A33 or A580. I have the A900, which I use for fashion photoshoots. I need a small camera with HD movies... Just for holidays, trips and personal videos. Your review is really helpful.
@a1mint how can you say "Sony does this too" when in the video he says you can't adjust iso. There are no features the Sony camera has that the T2i needs. The only thing the Sony camera has is continuous auto focus which isn't needed anyway for film makers - only the home-video people according to you since they tend to suck at focusing manually lol. Does the Sony camera even take .raw ?
@jotkeycom I really miss the pure liquid silky smooth action of 60p from the camcorder.
Anything large moving around or panning looks terrible both on 24 or 30.
At least the Canon had 720/60p, *and* that digital crop zoom thing which was really great.
Really too bad about the missing AF, just didn't like the idea of never being able to pass the camera to someone else so that *I* would appear in any home videos. All that manual focus too away way too much concentration.
Alpha or EOS, it doesn't matter, what matter is how can you manage the focus, which I prefer MF because it has more focus advantages than AF, for an example; focus at something YOU want to focus on, despite the need to 100% focus on something, & more realistic when you MF while shaking the camera a liiiiiiiiittle bet in lots of cases.
AF on Video mode is recommended when you want to shoot on something that moves only.
I have seen videos on here of some using the Sony a55 with a 200mm to 300mm zoom lens and the the pictures and videos they capture is amazing! I first was thinking of getting the D7000 from nikon but now after seeing what the Sony a55 can do I just might get the Sony a55 instead for my first digital camera.
Hello everybody.............perfect review. Anyway, I am decide to buy one of those two cameras for video shooting weddings and probably I will buy SONY. A reason is because SONY has AF and CANON no ! This a big advantage for cameraman ! And SONY had better colors than CANON. Its true that SONY had worse sound, but anyway I wanna buy ext. mic. IN SONY I see a big disadvantage that if you shoot video and you have stabilization on, than you can only 9 min shoot in lenght, but I speak about A55.
So, I had a Canon EOS550D and last week I buoght a Sony SLT A33. My experience is worse with SonyA33 , the quick AF sometimes unnecessary, always f3,5 at video mode is a wrong solution ( sometimes need any depth of field ) and the interlaced video at 1920x1080. Much more better Canon's progressiv video.
wow this comparison is completely useless. This would be more accurate if they compared the a55 intead of its little brother the a33. The canon is priced about 1200.00 and the sony a33 is priced at 699.00 almost half. You need to compare a better model to the cannon. Such a weird comparison.
@jotkeycom sony website 650.00 cannon website (per you) 900.00 a 250.00 difference. I can buy a PLAYSTATION 3 with that difference. A huge difference in competition. Again completly wrong comparisons. Compare apples to apples.
@raygreene the sony website says 799.99 for the t2i with kit lens. And you can get them way cheaper on other retail outlets. I got mine for $718.00 with kit lens and with tax and shipping included.
@ee95ee I got mine from a place called Central Digital online. I don't know if that place is still around, but you can still find these cameras for less than $800.00. Just do a froogle search.
I wouldn't quite say video quality is equal. On a few of the indoor tests they where equal, but most others I enjoyed the A33 video much more. Colors seemed more vibrant and the white balance with the cigarette lighter was amazing.
the sony looks good and so does the t2i...for action shots i think sony wins but cannon may have better manual control of shooting....could be wrong....it also seems that although canon is the standard along with nikons....sony is rising and so are pannys....i'll take the sony a55, but also considering the panny gh2 for its video quality.
@ThisDudeThatGuy if you don't care what anyone says,you are a fool. is cannon your company or are you going to inherit the company? so why the hooliganism. 550d is a good camera but very far from "ruling" so is slt a33. Rather buy a 100$ camera and make pictures, no need for these camera's. People who should spend their money on more expensive camera's are aspiring amateur photographers. There are no bad camera's these days, all make nice pics ( 200-300$ is more than enough for that)
@webeskimo um....no...you obviously don't know anything. Shoot a video on $100 camera...it sucks. Don't believe me watch one of my first videos...I shot it on a $100 camera. Take a picture with a $100 camera and compare it to one of mine...mine will blow it away. But keep telling yourself that a $100 camera is fine...you'll be a fool but hey do what makes you happy...fool.
His last comment about number of lense options did not consider that the Sony camera takes all the superb Minolta, and related after-market lenses for minolta camera, that were produced prior to Minolta selling out to Sony. He said Canon has been in the camera business longer and thus has more lenses to chose from. Fabulous review. Really let's you be able to consider the camera that meets your need.
Tip for video using the Sony. Hang the camera on your neck using the strap. Swivel out the screen out 90 degrees. Push the camera down, 20 cm forward from your body, with the strap tight. Look down to the screen to see what you're recording.
The idea is that the camera is tightly coupled to the stability of your body, instead of (always a little shaky) hands.
Extremely simple and works wonder and it's a great and convenient alternative to steadycams and monopods.
@RidingMad125 That is not true at all. I've spend time with both. Each has their advantages. The Canon is *not* an automatic hands down winner. The Sony does a number of things better than the Canon.
The Canon does a few things better than the Sony as well.
Both are very formidable and neither is a loser.
The lack of auto focus for video was a deal breaker for me. Others might be ok with it.
The Sony is a lot lighter and you don't compromise on image quality (photo) at all.
@a1mint ofcourse you compromise on image quality.... the picture taken has a lot to do with the type of lens.... sony has nowhere near the range of lenses canon has nor does it have the same quality,
having used both canon and sony i wouldnt touch sony with a barge poll
You only miss that with Sony A33 you can also focus manually to give smooth foucusing, the autofocus can be disactivated obiovously. With A33 you can also decide all features before shot video put it in manual mode, the only difference between the two cameras is in-video footage changes. With Sony you can use all Minolta lenses, so you have a big quality choice like Canon.
@cantrkdgn WB is available on either MF/AF I believe on the A's. Aparture control is off limits on either MF or AF. Exposure comp available on both MF / AF.
I just watched this video again, and it is by far the most useful type of comparisons I have ever seen. I don't 100% agree with everything said here (and I may be wrong), but it comes very close.
And completely unrelated, but if this is a father and son, I can feel the love, congrats. I love how they both take a breath of fresh wintery cold air the same way...
great video.!! i've been struggling myself for like 2 months thinking which one to choose between those two.! i think that i might go for the canon.! the true is i'm more interesting in filming,and i've got no much experience,but i think i got more choices to improve in knowledge if i chose canon 55od......???????? i'm still indecided.!!
@boakedo I believe that both the a55 (and a33) and the 550d (t2i) are almost the same in picture quality, with the Canon every so slightly on top (at higher isos - but not always).
I can't speak for the Nikon, but I *think* I remember dpreview mentioning that they're slightly behind. Of course, Nikon fanboys will lash out soon.
thank you so much, now I am realize and I have decided my choice, Canon 550D seem more vauable and saving more my mone, I can buy more lenses with this.
but I can't stop dreaming the special 10fps burst from A55, OMG....!! LOL
do you have any idea how much the max limit of Shutter Count from A55 and 550D?
I am not a dSLR owner yet, but since the 550D has no autofocus, you have to constantly adjust the lens manually for focusing, correct? I am looking to get a video capable SLR but starting out I'd have a lot of problems w/out an autofocus during video.
brown55061 3 weeks ago
I use my sony a55 for filming with no problem :D Its how you work around its limitation -_-
OriginalAizat8905 3 weeks ago
I see jealous Canon fanboys come here (possibly using multiple accounts per person), and pretend their Canon is soooo much better.
But the fact remains, that the Sony does video with auto focus. Canon fanboys are so jealous of that. They can't stand it.
Plus picture quality of the Canon isn't earth shattering compared to the Sony at all.
Sony has the upper hand, clearly.
a1mint 4 weeks ago
SO If I get a different lens for the canon I can turn on auto focus?
Madblaster89 1 month ago
@Madblaster89 no.
musguelha14 3 weeks ago
I bought the a33, Im new at filming so the auto focus sounded nice, how ever is there any way I can turn it off? and also, what settings is the best for recording, is it Auto or can I experiment in som way?
pleas help me some one :)
jockepaido 1 month ago
After a year using the Sony A33.... Don't buy it! The 550D is faaar superior...
boristrap 2 months ago 9
Canon is by far the superior choice when it comes to both video and photographic aspirations. Also, you can usually judge a camera by its resale value...Sony doesn't get nearly what a Canon will get..(% of original cost)..
ZatDudeOnline 3 months ago
great comparison man. very informative video
ScSSwav 3 months ago
Verry good versus Andy. Thank you for your effort.
contraxro 3 months ago
Canon t2i is better all the way i know I havehave one
finddavid7 4 months ago
equal on video quality?what the hell....Im sure he's having a hard time trying to focus on his desired subject using his CANON 550d...i think SONY deserved to WIN.....
celinethegreat1025 4 months ago
i think SONY wins on this matched...video image quality SONY rocks.....check the video on 9:25 ....
celinethegreat1025 4 months ago
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celinethegreat1025 4 months ago
Is there a time limit when recording videos on the t2i and if so what is it? If there is can i record one one card and keep switching to different cards to record longer?
sjp318 5 months ago
When it comes to lenses - how is it that you didn't even mention the A-Mount lenses made for Minolta? You can use all of them with A33. The choice is broader for A33, so why "WIN" for Canon?
sajko7 5 months ago
canon rocks
shofimu 5 months ago 3
FAAAAACK should have bought the 550d...... fuck me, the slow mo is really bad on the a33...
rillesnille 5 months ago 12
@rillesnille yeah but the screen obviosly murdered the t2i - but then i would still have the t2i
MegaLimera1n 1 month ago
@MegaLimera1n How? Its a nice full size.
NoahCinema 4 weeks ago
@rillesnille Ha, I bought the 550D
NoahCinema 4 weeks ago
Excellent review, thank you so much, you answered all my questions and freed my mind. Again, Thank you.
GreenGreyce 6 months ago
A33 sucked on 9:18
aumkar2 6 months ago
I bought Sony A33 Camera because its way to easy to shoot video with AF. Canon must so terrible to AF all the time because it has MF. Sony A33 also small handy and it has variable angle LCD. Canon is better for photo but not for video. I dont understand how Canon users MF all the time when they shoot a video. Sony A33 if you are gonna shoot video, Canon if you are gonna take photos.
Lucip11 6 months ago
@Lucip11 Your "Canon must be so terrible at shooting video because it has MF" is ludicrous, unless you mean general purpose video. If for stuff like film making, ALL FOCUS IS MANUAL TO ENSURE PERFECT FOCUS. What self respecting filmmaker would use auto focus when shooting a film, seriously. Just as no filmmaker would use full auto on their camera.
DeathKnight725 6 months ago 3
@DeathKnight725 I agree with you all the way. Nobody I know in film making uses autofocus when recording video, its retarded, and it hardly ever works properly, the lens we constantly lose and regain focus. MF is the only way to ensure perfect focus, and the idiots like him who don't like MF just don't know how to use it, or they are too lazy and fat to pick up there left hand to turn the focus ring. I own A Canon Rebel T2I, and I couldn't be happier with it. Nothing competes for the price range
oST4T1Ko 6 months ago 2
@Lucip11 I don't know a single person who doesn't use MF when shooting in video, the fact that you picked the Sony for that reason, is just plain stupid. AF is completely useless and unreliable in video mode, the only way to achieve perfect focus is MF, and with af you won't be able to get the proper depth of field in any situation. I guess AF would be ok if your shooting mediocre home videos, but any professional videographer will tell you they never use AF only MF.
oST4T1Ko 6 months ago 3
@Lucip11 omg ur so stupid. the autofocus sucks. canon is better thats why alot of filmmakers on youtube use canon and i think um zero use sony dslrs for filming
ConnorSelby 5 months ago
@ConnorSelby Yeah you right but u must understand how difficult for normal people ( not professional like you ). Older people, kids, housewife how can they MF all the time? You are only thinking about professional photographer who would use this camera but they lot more people use who is not professional. Its easy, handy, light and it has brand new mirror system. Sony just announced New A77 and i know many photographers want to change their gear from Canon to Sony.
Lucip11 5 months ago
@Lucip11 in that case yeah the sony rocks but this argument is about filmmaking. and im not even in the slightest bit iggnorant nor imature.
ConnorSelby 5 months ago
Also Sony A33 is not professional camera remember that. You are maybe so smart guy i don't know but you seem really immature and ignorant. This camera works good for me probably not for you. Actually did not even touch this camera and how do you its sucks?
Lucip11 5 months ago
@Lucip11 Sorry about my bad English.
Lucip11 5 months ago
great review, now I've made my decision ! thanks ! ;)
maddoxkiddo 6 months ago
@maddoxkiddo which one you have chosen? i'm still not sure
MrDasjoerd 6 months ago
@MrDasjoerd I've chosen the Canon because I want a good camera for photos but I also want the good video features, and that means the manual control and focus of canon's. I thnik both have great features but I thnik the Canon let you be more involved with what you are creating.
My doubts were in the features in the video mode of the Sony, and I think I prefer the canon controls and audio quality over the speed, effects and autofocus of Sony.
:D
maddoxkiddo 6 months ago 2
I've been using the A33 for like half a year and I'm satisfied with its allround capacities, BUT the lack of frames when shooting video gets pretty frustrating. At the question about lenses Sony is actually catching up and if you search you'll find lenses that cover your needs, even thoug it's easier to find lenses to 550d at this point.. Anyhow, great review, you cover pretty much everything a newbie would like to know. If someone would like some A33 footage, check out my channel!
timolundgren 6 months ago
Nice review! Thank you!
ibeono 6 months ago
Thank you. Excellent review. I will have to shoot tango dancers in quite low level conditions. Do you think the A33 could follow these dancers without jumping from one couple to another. I tried with Canon but it is almost impossible to keep focus.
mauriceam 7 months ago
i still cant choose!! argggg
709Industries 7 months ago 2
Perfect review! Thanks
sandracires 7 months ago
Very nicely done review!
trylleklovn 7 months ago
I must say this is a very orginal review.
Can You please give me the name of the music by the end ?
I3erko 7 months ago
The background noises while capturing sound really bad. They are much more annoying than the hearable AF, I think. I do want this camera, but that loud and disturbing static noise keeps me away from buying the A33. What's the sense of gorgeous Full HD filming when the audio quality is that bad?
I currently have a Panasonic TZ-7, compact camera, and its audio track is free of any background noise...
nidschki 7 months ago
Dammit I meant IS...
reddragon9918 7 months ago
Correction: the T2i's stock lenses have af buillt in
reddragon9918 7 months ago
@BoxxyFan IS is built in on the Canon T2i and also it will last a lot longer because it doesn't use a 'like.no.other' SLT system. The SLT mirror will last about 2 and a half years at the most and cause your images to be grainy. I am not a huge Canon fan myself and am thinking of buying a Nikon over the t2i. Photography is my passion and I want my camera to last me a lot longer than 2 and a half years. Don't you?
reddragon9918 7 months ago
@unir00 bear in mind the a33/a55 is a slt camera NOT a DSLR. Slts don't last that long if you don't believe me google it
reddragon9918 7 months ago
I'm a Canon user for many years, but this «test» is a joke.
I just tested both cameras (A55 Vs EOS 550D) and the Sony is far better in many aspect (pro like). Total control through the EVF: WB in °Kelvins w/wo bracketing, AdobeRGB, superb colour, in-body stabilization, HDR, 3D, extended flash feat. such as: High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless, 10 fp/s..
So I don't want to switch because I don't want to sell all my lenses.
But WOW, I will confirm that Sony is on top, now.
Mitch
unir00 7 months ago in playlist movie film camera 2
@unir00 You do realize this is not a test of the A55, but the A33? Slight difference there.
NightsirK 7 months ago
@NightsirK Except 7 fp/sec VS 10 fp/sec, no noticable difference between A33 VS A55.
@ nidschki, you have mini-jack for external microphones like a pro camera (of course not symetric but for that price...), so what is a problem? You can use dedicated microphones for video and plugin-it on top of camera using the flash grip.
@ reddragon9918 well, the only difference is -1/3 of IL due to the translucent mirror, what else? The A33/A55 can feet every need, not problem of that.
unir00 7 months ago
@unir00 Yeah thats what i was thinking. Canon is just terrible for shooting video.
Lucip11 6 months ago
are there full manual options on the sony a55?
RenoGregory 8 months ago
Well it's clear that Sony is better.
BoxxyFan 8 months ago
@BoxxyFan Yeah, it lacks progressive full HD, slow motion in 720p, as wide a selection of lenses, mic input, manual video controls. That makes it so much better right? Oh wait, no it doesn't.
editedbyfailure 8 months ago
@editedbyfailure Sorry mate. Canon is for amateur/beginners only. Don't get me wrong, the canon is an okay choice, but Sony has more advanced features such as an EVF (live histogram) and actual in body stabilization (not the more restricted in lens stabilization).
BoxxyFan 8 months ago
@BoxxyFan An EVF is a step backwards. They are terrible, and I know because I have used an a33/a55. A fucking passenger information display on a train has more pixels than it. In body stabilisation is great but it means if you're shooting a telephoto through an optical viewfinder then it's all shaky and oh no you can't actually compose. Of course, you could come back and say "oh but it's not optical it's electronic" well yes, but I actually enjoy being able to see what i'm taking photos of.
editedbyfailure 8 months ago
@editedbyfailure EVF's will always be better than an OVF. They will only improve as technology gets better, OVF's fail because you can't have live histograms or data overlaid on them. Name a Canon prime lens which has image stabilization. Oh wait, there are none. Sony has a 20/2.8, 28/2.8, 30/2.8 Macro, 35/1.8, 50/1.8, 85/2.8 plus Carl Zeiss 24/2, 85/1.4, 135/2 plus Minolta 100/2, 35/2, 135/2.8 and 135/2.8 STF. Canon = None lol. Sucks to be a prime shooter if you're with Canon!
BoxxyFan 8 months ago
@BoxxyFan How are they better? Do you enjoy looking at a tiny, colour shifted LCD? I don't. With an OVF, the battery isn't drained by looking through it. So that's a +1 to them. None of those lenses have IS you tool. The cameras they are attached to have sensor shift, but the lenses don't.
On the topic of primes with IS, canon have the 300mm f/4, 300mm f/2.8, 400mm f/2.8, 400mm f/4 DO, 500mm f/4, 600mm f/4, 800mm f/5.6, 200mm f/2, 100mm f/2.8 Macro.
Canon = 9 Sony = none lol.
editedbyfailure 8 months ago
@editedbyfailure Aw, poor baby cant afford extra $10 batteries? Yep, but shooting with Sony I can get image stabilized stills and videos with actual handy ultrawide/wide/normal/portrait primes. With Canon, you can't. But phew, good thing Canons shortest prime that can shoot with IS is a 300mm f/4. That'll be really handy when taking a video at your kids bday party... if you're standing several blocks away lol. Must weigh a tonne too. Sony lens selection is better for actual real world use!
BoxxyFan 8 months ago
@BoxxyFan Don't you mean 100mm? But yeah, they also have a shitload of normal zooms with IS... 24-105 f/4L, 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 IS (kit lens), 18-135mm IS, 17-55mm f/2.8 IS, 55-250mm IS, 70-200 f/4 IS etc etc
editedbyfailure 8 months ago
@editedbyfailure Zooms are crap. They're too slow. You're limited to f/2.8 as the fastest and most of them are like f/4. Have you ever shot video with an image stabilized Carl Zeiss 85mm f1.4 or 135mm f/2. The shallow DOF with IS is something Canon can never give you. Sony > Canon. Only get a Canon if you want less options.
BoxxyFan 8 months ago
@BoxxyFan hahahahahahahaahahahahahahahhahaahahahaha you said canon and less options in the same sentence. Maybe I like to plug a mic in? Oh yeah, 550D has a mic socket. f/2.8 is more than enough, you don't shoot f/1.4 or f/2 primes wide open. Also, name an image stabilised prime they use on ARRIFLEX cameras. I'll give you all the time you need to google what that is before you get back to me.
editedbyfailure 8 months ago
@editedbyfailure You don't shoot f/1.4 or f/2 wide open? Okay, you clearly don't know anything about cameras LOL. I guess you don't know how amazingly razor sharp the Carl Zeiss 24/2, 85/1.4 and 135/2 are. I feel sorry for you. Enjoy your Canon with IS lenses but slow maximum aperatures. If you're limited to f/4 you might as well just get a shitty micro four third camera! It'll give the same DOF BAHAHAHAAA
BoxxyFan 8 months ago
@BoxxyFan You probably don't either. 24mm f/2 Distagon T* = $1250. I could buy Zeiss glass for Canon EOS mount easily. I could also get a PL=EOS adapter and fit fucking Zeiss cine lenses onto my 550D (if I had cash flowing from every orifice). You're acting like Carl Zeiss glass is sony-exclusive, which it is not.
editedbyfailure 8 months ago
@editedbyfailure Ah, but you see, Carl Zeiss glass with image stabilization for handheld videos is Sony exclusive. Oh wait, are you going to magically take the IS out of your Canon kit lens and stick it on a Carl Zeiss cine lens? haha, good luck with that. Canon FAIL!
BoxxyFan 8 months ago
@BoxxyFan ARRI fail! fucking idiot.
editedbyfailure 8 months ago
@BoxxyFan I suppose we should just agree to disagree. I'm gonna relax with my HQ video and audio. And when you google DSLR video, you don't see a single Sony DSLR.
Yeah, i'm going to sit down knowing i'm correct and you've got your head so far up your own arsehole you can't realise you're wrong.
editedbyfailure 8 months ago
@editedbyfailure And I'm going to sit back and relax with my a55 and Carl Zeiss 85/1.4 with IS knowing that I can shoot some very creative portrait videos handheld in a VERY compact body through my EVF with an actual live histogram. Enjoy you're shitty entry level Canon with you're very slow low quality glass kit lens with IS stuck inside your lens. Bahahahahahaha! Oh yeah and don't get me started on still photos (a55 can do 10fps, 550D can only do.... like 3fps LOL) Y u so mad bro?
BoxxyFan 8 months ago
@BoxxyFan Pellicle mirror. Been around since late 80s on the old Canon 1N camera. Your a55 is still entry level by the way. AND THE 85MM F/1.4 IS NOT FUCKING KIT GLASS! ARE YOU SAYING WE AREN'T GOING TO BUY MORE GLASS? FUCKING IDIOT. I doubt you use a $1400 lens on your camera. I bet you don't even use an a55.
Anyway, off to shoot a film using two 550Ds, bye
editedbyfailure 8 months ago
@editedbyfailure Can Canon even make a digital pellicle mirror? Good thing Sony did it first ;) Oh right, sorry I forgot to take into account you can buy more glass. Because you're going to buy some image stabilized primes for your Canon? LOL SHAME YOU CANT DO THAT. Now you're not even making sense. Are all Canon users such idiots? haha
BoxxyFan 8 months ago 2
@BoxxyFan Now you also mention histograms. The 550D actually has a live histogram on the LCD when in live view. Saying it's for "amateur/beginners only" when the A33 has gimmicky autofocus is dead rich.
editedbyfailure 8 months ago
@editedbyfailure only on the LCD? lol, fail!
BoxxyFan 8 months ago
@BoxxyFan you're acting like people film on DSLRs using the viewfinder.
editedbyfailure 8 months ago
@editedbyfailure Well that is how professionals film video. See: img825.imageshack.us/img825/1373/janbdo.jpg Wait, can you even record videos through the viewfinder with the Canon? You can't! Haha, thats hilarious! Another reason why the Sony is the better choice.
BoxxyFan 8 months ago
@BoxxyFan 404 not found. Actual professionals (not idiots with DVCAM camcorders) who make movies use external LCD monitors. On shoulder mount cameras, there is no option but to use viewfinders (viewfinder attachments are available for the 550D) but if you're serious about DSLR video you will be using a rig of some sort with a follow focus, decent primes and external LCD.
editedbyfailure 8 months ago
@editedbyfailure Um no, professionals also use EVFs. Google video cameraman you moron. Also the Sony has a 5" external LCD (CLM-V55 look it up) specifically for their DSLRs that you can hook up. Does Canon even have anything like that? LOL. Plus actually image stabilized primes that can be used for still/videos which aren't limited to 300/4 being the shortest LOL.
BoxxyFan 8 months ago
@BoxxyFan Yes, they do and there are adapters. Google DSLR rig you fucking cretin. lx470.ru/img/2a/2a9/DSLR_Rig_Gear_for_Video_Production_Filmmaking.jpg there you go.
And your primes aren't IS!
What the hell do you smoke, i need some of that shit. And as said before, shit loads of normal fast zooms etc
editedbyfailure 8 months ago
@editedbyfailure f/2.8 is slow as hell and will not give you as much DOF as a f/1.4. If you want the best control for shallow DOF with IS for all the creative possibilities, Sony is your best choice. Yes, Sony's primes can shoot with IS enabled because it's built into the body. With Canon's primes YOU CANT DO THAT. EVER. LOL. There is simply no option. Unless you stick that shitty Canon lens on a Sony a55 ;)
BoxxyFan 8 months ago
@BoxxyFan Oh you just dissed canon glass. That's why all the canon shooters are flocking over to Sony.
OH WAIT, THEY'RE NOT.
editedbyfailure 8 months ago
Can you manually focus while filming using the A33?
TheBierwas 8 months ago
@TheBierwas Yeah it's really easy to just set it to manual mode.
stopmotioncrazyman 8 months ago
@TheBierwas
im pretty sure you can, theres a manual focus option on the lens
RenoGregory 8 months ago
Wonderfull review!!!
vwlover94 8 months ago
VERY good but canon ...
xFRAGxMOVIESx 8 months ago
This is the best review I have ever seen! Thank you so much for your information and advice! I really appreciate it!
PaulTheillusionist 8 months ago
Very nice review !
exalism 8 months ago
thanks that was helpful
dickiehaskell 8 months ago
So with the Sony A33 you can not do slow motion?
SuperGrandisle 8 months ago
And thats a bit strange because we have normal size hands. xD
Shootthemoondown 8 months ago
I do not agree with 'camera grip and size' and 'lenses'.
Sony is definitely better to my hands. I have small hands, I'm a girl, I prefer a lighter camera. In my opinion it shouldn't be taken into account during the test. This is a very subjective feeling.
Variety of Sony lenses is as big as Canon. You can choose between Sony and Minolta, which gives a wide range of lenses.
notursweetie 9 months ago
@notursweetie Anyway, thanks for the review! I'm thinking about Sony A33 or A580. I have the A900, which I use for fashion photoshoots. I need a small camera with HD movies... Just for holidays, trips and personal videos. Your review is really helpful.
notursweetie 9 months ago
What an accent... :)
procokal 9 months ago
would a33 be good to film skating?
craigers459 9 months ago
@craigers459 it would be much much better than the canon 550d since the sony has autofocus, and you wont be able to manually focus fast skaters..
kemenyadi 9 months ago
@kemenyadi Very true im thinkin of getting it, my mom has older minolta lenses so that safe me a lot of money on lenses then and its cheaper to.
craigers459 9 months ago
@craigers459 I say go for it :)
kemenyadi 9 months ago
Thank you very very much for your video. It's an excellent review ;) I'm having the a33 already haha.
God bless.
theophilus71 9 months ago
Th mic on th a33 sucks compared to the t2i...
XxHardcorexxGamerxX 9 months ago
@XxHardcorexxGamerxX yahh but who uses the onboard mic anyways
raiseitup01 9 months ago
@XxHardcorexxGamerxX they both suck
craigers459 9 months ago
Excellent demonstration!
XxHardcorexxGamerxX 9 months ago
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@a1mint how can you say "Sony does this too" when in the video he says you can't adjust iso. There are no features the Sony camera has that the T2i needs. The only thing the Sony camera has is continuous auto focus which isn't needed anyway for film makers - only the home-video people according to you since they tend to suck at focusing manually lol. Does the Sony camera even take .raw ?
jotkeycom 9 months ago
That's your opinion still! most people enjoy 24fps for movies and 60i/p for home video. And that doesn't give Sony an advantage anyway.
jotkeycom 9 months ago
@jotkeycom I really miss the pure liquid silky smooth action of 60p from the camcorder.
Anything large moving around or panning looks terrible both on 24 or 30.
At least the Canon had 720/60p, *and* that digital crop zoom thing which was really great.
Really too bad about the missing AF, just didn't like the idea of never being able to pass the camera to someone else so that *I* would appear in any home videos. All that manual focus too away way too much concentration.
a1mint 9 months ago
THANX!! thiis video was veryvery helpfull!!
Great video!!
totalidiot2 9 months ago
Alpha or EOS, it doesn't matter, what matter is how can you manage the focus, which I prefer MF because it has more focus advantages than AF, for an example; focus at something YOU want to focus on, despite the need to 100% focus on something, & more realistic when you MF while shaking the camera a liiiiiiiiittle bet in lots of cases.
AF on Video mode is recommended when you want to shoot on something that moves only.
AldossariEOS 9 months ago
the grip are for asians..lol
amirulsyafi1995 10 months ago
Denne reviewen hjalp meg mye, fordi jeg lurte på hvem kamera jeg skulle kjøpe.
Takk! :)
AdvancedReplays 10 months ago
I have seen videos on here of some using the Sony a55 with a 200mm to 300mm zoom lens and the the pictures and videos they capture is amazing! I first was thinking of getting the D7000 from nikon but now after seeing what the Sony a55 can do I just might get the Sony a55 instead for my first digital camera.
2point6x4 10 months ago
Hello everybody.............perfect review. Anyway, I am decide to buy one of those two cameras for video shooting weddings and probably I will buy SONY. A reason is because SONY has AF and CANON no ! This a big advantage for cameraman ! And SONY had better colors than CANON. Its true that SONY had worse sound, but anyway I wanna buy ext. mic. IN SONY I see a big disadvantage that if you shoot video and you have stabilization on, than you can only 9 min shoot in lenght, but I speak about A55.
CREATONPRODUCTION 10 months ago 2
So, I had a Canon EOS550D and last week I buoght a Sony SLT A33. My experience is worse with SonyA33 , the quick AF sometimes unnecessary, always f3,5 at video mode is a wrong solution ( sometimes need any depth of field ) and the interlaced video at 1920x1080. Much more better Canon's progressiv video.
nkroy1 10 months ago
wow this comparison is completely useless. This would be more accurate if they compared the a55 intead of its little brother the a33. The canon is priced about 1200.00 and the sony a33 is priced at 699.00 almost half. You need to compare a better model to the cannon. Such a weird comparison.
raygreene 10 months ago
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jotkeycom 9 months ago
@jotkeycom sony website 650.00 cannon website (per you) 900.00 a 250.00 difference. I can buy a PLAYSTATION 3 with that difference. A huge difference in competition. Again completly wrong comparisons. Compare apples to apples.
raygreene 9 months ago
@raygreene the sony website says 799.99 for the t2i with kit lens. And you can get them way cheaper on other retail outlets. I got mine for $718.00 with kit lens and with tax and shipping included.
jotkeycom 9 months ago
@jotkeycom Where did you buy it?
ee95ee 9 months ago
@ee95ee I got mine from a place called Central Digital online. I don't know if that place is still around, but you can still find these cameras for less than $800.00. Just do a froogle search.
jotkeycom 9 months ago
@jotkeycom Thanks;)
ee95ee 9 months ago
Fantastisk "review"!
nilsjarle 10 months ago
What a nice review! You did that very well. I'm glad I bought the Canon 550D :D
Ubody 11 months ago
Only thing you didn't realize is that if you turn off AF on the Sony you have full manual control back if I'm not mistaken
TiradeProductions 11 months ago
t3i is the winner
jh3835 11 months ago
I wouldn't quite say video quality is equal. On a few of the indoor tests they where equal, but most others I enjoyed the A33 video much more. Colors seemed more vibrant and the white balance with the cigarette lighter was amazing.
Swemba 11 months ago
Thanks for the awesome detailed review. I would imagine that now the GH2 beats them both.
ar4216 11 months ago
you are an amazing reviewer...well done
spelbound 11 months ago
I'll go with Canon. I definitely think that Sony is putting up competition though. Great Review.
oscarrinn 11 months ago
I really like the home-made tests you put in there, some of them more useful than you can find in other professional reviewers.
Cool dad, too.
1650million 11 months ago
the sony looks good and so does the t2i...for action shots i think sony wins but cannon may have better manual control of shooting....could be wrong....it also seems that although canon is the standard along with nikons....sony is rising and so are pannys....i'll take the sony a55, but also considering the panny gh2 for its video quality.
PrinceTian 11 months ago
Awesome review.. I enjoyed watch this.
I'm not into the DSLRs, i have a HD camcorder and now wants to try making videos with an awesome depth of field.
guigow2004 11 months ago
I really enjoyed this, Thanks
bestcanoncameras 11 months ago
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as soon as i put the video that i took onto the PC it goes slow and cuts the audio what can i do?
jackie20ization 11 months ago
superb review, kudos
webeskimo 1 year ago
what about the articulated screen on the sony
CrazyKidCorp 1 year ago
I don't care what anyone says, the T2i rules.
ThisDudeThatGuy 1 year ago
@ThisDudeThatGuy I don't care what Canon fanboys say, I know better.
a1mint 1 year ago
@ThisDudeThatGuy if you don't care what anyone says,you are a fool. is cannon your company or are you going to inherit the company? so why the hooliganism. 550d is a good camera but very far from "ruling" so is slt a33. Rather buy a 100$ camera and make pictures, no need for these camera's. People who should spend their money on more expensive camera's are aspiring amateur photographers. There are no bad camera's these days, all make nice pics ( 200-300$ is more than enough for that)
webeskimo 1 year ago
@webeskimo um....no...you obviously don't know anything. Shoot a video on $100 camera...it sucks. Don't believe me watch one of my first videos...I shot it on a $100 camera. Take a picture with a $100 camera and compare it to one of mine...mine will blow it away. But keep telling yourself that a $100 camera is fine...you'll be a fool but hey do what makes you happy...fool.
ThisDudeThatGuy 1 year ago
Very nicely done,
ericbalcon 1 year ago
09:48 Jeg lo syyykt høyt :D
Kiplesund94 1 year ago
Thank you! The best review/comparison I ever watched.
moriscengic 1 year ago
awesome review....
dubai9view 1 year ago
9:46 win. Heheh. Great review, thank you! :)
Hex72 1 year ago
I use magic lantern hack on Eos 550D. It makes the camera alot better then before. Cause it has more functions now
Fidd91 1 year ago
Well done. Perfect review ever watched.
qrgfey 1 year ago
Excellent comparison review of these two cameras. Keep up the good work.
AllUrUtubeRbelong2me 1 year ago
His last comment about number of lense options did not consider that the Sony camera takes all the superb Minolta, and related after-market lenses for minolta camera, that were produced prior to Minolta selling out to Sony. He said Canon has been in the camera business longer and thus has more lenses to chose from. Fabulous review. Really let's you be able to consider the camera that meets your need.
freelancehuman 1 year ago
Great review ...Thanks Andyax
Trugame2 1 year ago
Tip for video using the Sony. Hang the camera on your neck using the strap. Swivel out the screen out 90 degrees. Push the camera down, 20 cm forward from your body, with the strap tight. Look down to the screen to see what you're recording.
The idea is that the camera is tightly coupled to the stability of your body, instead of (always a little shaky) hands.
Extremely simple and works wonder and it's a great and convenient alternative to steadycams and monopods.
a1mint 1 year ago
I can hear you're norwegian by the way you struggle to pronounce "33". But don't worry, I have the same problem.
neon3231 1 year ago
/watch?v=8sQS3eNUL0I
4funky1 1 year ago
Get Magic Lantern firmware on your 550D and it will become an awsome movie camera.
4funky1 1 year ago
EXCELLENT JOB ON THE VIDEO
MrYungLoyalty 1 year ago
im sorry but "we did not notice any difference between them" is bull shit and doesnt wash with me
for a start the canon handles iso far better
sony should stick to tv and over priced gaming consoles
RidingMad125 1 year ago
no contest.... canon are miles ahead of sony
RidingMad125 1 year ago
@RidingMad125 That is not true at all. I've spend time with both. Each has their advantages. The Canon is *not* an automatic hands down winner. The Sony does a number of things better than the Canon.
The Canon does a few things better than the Sony as well.
Both are very formidable and neither is a loser.
The lack of auto focus for video was a deal breaker for me. Others might be ok with it.
The Sony is a lot lighter and you don't compromise on image quality (photo) at all.
a1mint 1 year ago
@a1mint ofcourse you compromise on image quality.... the picture taken has a lot to do with the type of lens.... sony has nowhere near the range of lenses canon has nor does it have the same quality,
having used both canon and sony i wouldnt touch sony with a barge poll
RidingMad125 1 year ago
3:10 what lens you use at that ? its looks very filmmik i tried and tried but cant get results like that..it looks like 5k film
shadeshido 1 year ago
You only miss that with Sony A33 you can also focus manually to give smooth foucusing, the autofocus can be disactivated obiovously. With A33 you can also decide all features before shot video put it in manual mode, the only difference between the two cameras is in-video footage changes. With Sony you can use all Minolta lenses, so you have a big quality choice like Canon.
Thanks for this beautiful review!
fabioloneilboia 1 year ago
You are my new favorite person for making this.
tomvette2003 1 year ago
can you focus manually with the standard kit lens for canon eos 550d ? :P
alboli23 1 year ago
Well, you actually have manual controls, WB, aperture, exposure compensation on sony A33, you just have to shoot in manual focus =)
cantrkdgn 1 year ago
@cantrkdgn WB is available on either MF/AF I believe on the A's. Aparture control is off limits on either MF or AF. Exposure comp available on both MF / AF.
a1mint 1 year ago
@a1mint You can also control the Aperture at A mode, I can shoot at f1.7 with my minolta 50mm lens as well as f4 and so on
cantrkdgn 1 year ago
I just watched this video again, and it is by far the most useful type of comparisons I have ever seen. I don't 100% agree with everything said here (and I may be wrong), but it comes very close.
And completely unrelated, but if this is a father and son, I can feel the love, congrats. I love how they both take a breath of fresh wintery cold air the same way...
a1mint 1 year ago
GREAT REVIEW~! could you do a review on the same cameras but on the camera side of the two models.... quality of photo's etc :)
deoayotube 1 year ago
great video.!! i've been struggling myself for like 2 months thinking which one to choose between those two.! i think that i might go for the canon.! the true is i'm more interesting in filming,and i've got no much experience,but i think i got more choices to improve in knowledge if i chose canon 55od......???????? i'm still indecided.!!
guebonazo 1 year ago
How about A55 VS canon 550d vs Nokon D3100??
in picture and movie side?
thanks
boakedo 1 year ago
@boakedo I believe that both the a55 (and a33) and the 550d (t2i) are almost the same in picture quality, with the Canon every so slightly on top (at higher isos - but not always).
I can't speak for the Nikon, but I *think* I remember dpreview mentioning that they're slightly behind. Of course, Nikon fanboys will lash out soon.
a1mint 1 year ago 2
@a1mint
thank you so much, now I am realize and I have decided my choice, Canon 550D seem more vauable and saving more my mone, I can buy more lenses with this.
but I can't stop dreaming the special 10fps burst from A55, OMG....!! LOL
do you have any idea how much the max limit of Shutter Count from A55 and 550D?
tq
boakedo 1 year ago