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Canon 300D vs Sony A330

Portability
63
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Canon EOS 300D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Canon 300D vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Canon 300D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 645g - 142 x 99 x 72mm
  • Announced September 2003
  • Also Known as EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital
  • Later Model is Canon 350D
Sony A330
(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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A300
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Canon 300D vs Sony A330 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 300D over the Sony A330

 300D A330 

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Canon 300D

 A330 300D 
AnnouncedMay 2009September 2003Newer by 69 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k118kClearer display (+112k dot)

Common features in the Canon 300D and Sony A330

 300D A330 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon 300D vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon 300D vs Sony A330 size comparison

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

Canon 300D vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Canon 300D vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 300D vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Canon 300D vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 300D vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 300D Portrait photography details
Sony A330 Portrait photography details
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
62
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 300D as a Street photography camera
Sony A330 as a Street photography camera
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon 300D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A330 as a Sports photography camera
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 300D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A330 as a Travel photography camera
43
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
44
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 300D Landscape photography advice
Sony A330 Landscape photography advice
45
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (1.8")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
low megapixels (10MP)
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 300D Vlogging info
Sony A330 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
9
no video shooting
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Canon 300D vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 300D and Sony A330
 Canon EOS 300DSony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 300D Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Also called as EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2003-09-04 2009-05-18
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3072 x 2048 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 1.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 118 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 645 gr (1.42 lbs) 529 gr (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 99 x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 64
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 11.5
DXO Low light rating 544 535
Other
Battery life - 230 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $54 $545