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Canon 1000D vs Sony A330

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Canon 1000D vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
  • Introduced July 2008
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
  • Newer Model is Canon 1100D
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A300
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Canon 1000D vs Sony A330 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Canon 1000D versus Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 1000D (10MP) and the A330 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 1000D was revealed 10 months prior to the A330 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the 1000D matches up versus the A330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Sony A330

 1000D A330 

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Canon 1000D

 A330 1000D 
ReleasedMay 2009July 2008Newer by 10 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Sony A330

 1000D A330 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon 1000D vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1000D has exterior dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Sony A330 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Compare the Canon 1000D versus Sony A330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1000D compared to the A330.

Canon 1000D vs Sony A330 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and A330 is 70 and 67 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1000D vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1000D and A330.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged 1000D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 1000D vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A330 as a Portrait photography camera
59
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
62
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1000D
Street photography with Sony A330
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1000D Sports photography details
Sony A330 Sports photography details
41
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
terrible battery life (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1000D Travel photography details
Sony A330 Travel photography details
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (500 per charge)
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
44
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1000D Landscape photography details
Sony A330 Landscape photography details
48
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
low MP (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1000D Vlogging advice
Sony A330 Vlogging advice
9
no video
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 1000D vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Sony A330
 Canon EOS 1000DSony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 1000D Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Also called EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2008-07-22 2009-05-18
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3888 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 502 grams (1.11 pounds) 529 grams (1.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 64
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 11.5
DXO Low light rating 719 535
Other
Battery life 500 photos 230 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $160 $545