Canon 1100D vs Sony A330
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Canon 1100D vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
- Revealed April 2011
- Other Name is EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
- Succeeded the Canon 1000D
- Successor is Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Superseded the Sony A300
Photography Glossary Canon 1100D vs Sony A330 Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon 1100D and Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 1100D (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 1100D was brought out 24 months after the A330 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the 1100D grades vs the A330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1100D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The entire galleries are available at Canon 1100D Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Sony A330
| 1100D | A330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2011 |  | May 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Canon 1100D
| A330 | 1100D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon 1100D and Sony A330
| 1100D | A330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon 1100D vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1100D features outside dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony A330 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 1100D and Sony A330 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 1100D against the A330.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1100D and A330 is 67 and 67 respectively.
Canon 1100D vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1100D and A330.
Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon 1100D to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 1100D is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Canon 1100D vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 1100D vs Sony A330 Specifications
| Canon EOS 1100D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon EOS 1100D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 |
| Also called | EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 | - |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2011-04-13 | 2009-05-18 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Cross focus points | 1 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 326 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.20 m | 10.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 495g (1.09 lbs) | 529g (1.17 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 62 | 64 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.9 | 22.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light score | 755 | 535 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 700 shots | 230 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E10 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $450 | $545 |
