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Canon 760D vs Sony A330

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS 760D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Canon 760D vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Canon 760D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Alternate Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Replaced the Canon 700D
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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A300
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Canon 760D vs Sony A330 Overview

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).

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 760D over the Sony A330

 760D A330 
LaunchedFebruary 2015May 2009Newer by 70 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Canon 760D

 A330 760D 

Common features in the Canon 760D and Sony A330

 760D A330 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Canon 760D vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Canon 760D versus Sony A330 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 760D vs Sony A330 size comparison

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

Canon 760D vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Canon 760D vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 760D vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Canon 760D vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 760D vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 760D Portrait photography features
Sony A330 Portrait photography features
79
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
62
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 760D Street photography info
Sony A330 Street photography info
71
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
no image stabilization
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon 760D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A330 as a Sports photography camera
61
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 shots)
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 760D Travel photography factors
Sony A330 Travel photography factors
66
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (440 CIPA)
44
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 760D Landscape photography information
Sony A330 Landscape photography information
66
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 760D as a Vlogging camera
Sony A330 as a Vlogging camera
72
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 760D vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 760D and Sony A330
 Canon EOS 760DSony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 760D Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Also called EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2015-02-06 2009-05-18
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 19 9
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 gr (1.25 pounds) 529 gr (1.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 64
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 11.5
DXO Low light rating 915 535
Other
Battery life 440 shots 230 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $849 $545