Canon 650D vs Sony A330

Let's look much closer at the Canon 650D versus Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 650D (18MP) and A330 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 650D was launched 3 years after the A330 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the 650D matches up against the A330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 650D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 650D Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 650D enjoys external dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 650D versus Sony A330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 650D compared to the A330.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 650D and A330 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 650D and A330.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon 650D to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 650D should have an edge in sensor technology.