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Canon 400D vs Sony A330

Portability
69
Imaging
48
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 400D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Canon 400D vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Canon 400D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 556g - 127 x 94 x 65mm
  • Announced October 2006
  • Alternate Name is EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
  • Previous Model is Canon 350D
  • Newer Model is Canon 450D
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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A300
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Canon 400D vs Sony A330 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon 400D versus Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 400D (10MP) and the A330 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 400D was brought out 3 years earlier than the A330 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the 400D scores against the A330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Sony A330

 400D A330 

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Canon 400D

 A330 400D 
AnnouncedMay 2009October 2006Newer by 31 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 400D and Sony A330

 400D A330 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon 400D vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 400D has outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sony A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Compare the Canon 400D versus Sony A330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 400D compared to the A330.

Canon 400D vs Sony A330 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 400D and A330 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Canon 400D vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Canon 400D vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 400D and A330.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files however you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged 400D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 400D vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Canon 400D vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 400D vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 400D Portrait photography advice
Sony A330 Portrait photography advice
52
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
62
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 400D Street photography factors
Sony A330 Street photography factors
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 400D
Sports photography with Sony A330
40
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 400D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A330 as a Travel photography camera
47
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
44
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 400D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A330 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 400D
Vlogging with Sony A330
9
can't shoot video
9
no video shooting
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Canon 400D vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 400D and Sony A330
 Canon EOS 400DSony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 400D Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Also called as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2006-10-14 2009-05-18
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3888 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest 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
Max video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 556g (1.23 lbs) 529g (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 64
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 11.5
DXO Low light score 664 535
Other
Battery life - 230 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $600 $545