Canon 300D vs Sony A330

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon 300D and Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 300D (6MP) and A330 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 300D was brought out 6 years earlier than the A330 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 300D scores against the A330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 300D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The entire galleries are available at Canon 300D Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 300D has got outer measurements of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 645 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Examine the Canon 300D and Sony A330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 300D against the A330.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 300D and A330 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 300D and A330.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony A330 to show more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 300D will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.