Canon 760D vs Sony A330

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon 760D versus Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and A330 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 760D was announced 5 years after the A330 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the 760D grades vs the A330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 760D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 760D Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 760D has got outer measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 760D vs the A330.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 760D and A330 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 760D and A330.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon 760D to render more detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher 760D should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.