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Canon 90D vs Sony A330

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Canon 90D vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Superseded the Canon 80D
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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A300
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Canon 90D vs Sony A330 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon 90D and Sony A330, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and A330 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 90D was brought out 10 years later than the A330 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 90D scores against the A330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Sony A330

 90D A330 
IntroducedAugust 2019May 2009Fresher by 126 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Canon 90D

 A330 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Sony A330

 90D A330 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Canon 90D vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 90D offers outer measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check the Canon 90D and Sony A330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 90D versus the A330.

Canon 90D vs Sony A330 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 90D and A330 is 60 and 67 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 90D and A330.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon 90D to offer you greater detail having its extra 23MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 90D provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon 90D vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography info
Sony A330 Portrait photography info
83
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
62
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography advice
Sony A330 Street photography advice
71
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography factors
Sony A330 Sports photography factors
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,300 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography advice
Sony A330 Travel photography advice
78
better than average battery life (1,300 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count fantastic (33 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
44
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (230 shots)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography information
Sony A330 Landscape photography information
79
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,300 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
54
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
low resolution sensor (10MP)
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging information
Sony A330 Vlogging information
71
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon 90D vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Sony A330
 Canon EOS 90DSony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 90D Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2019-08-28 2009-05-18
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 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 33 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6960 x 4640 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 45 9
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701 grams (1.55 pounds) 529 grams (1.17 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 535
Other
Battery life 1300 shots 230 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $1,199 $545