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Canon R50 vs Sony A330

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67 Imaging
50 Features
50 Overall
50

Canon R50 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2023
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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A300
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Canon R50 vs Sony A330 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon R50 and Sony A330, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and A330 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The R50 was brought out 13 years later than the A330 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the R50 matches up against the A330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Sony A330

					

					

						
 R50 A330 
IntroducedFebruary 2023May 2009Fresher by 168 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.00"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Canon R50

					

					

						
 A330 R50 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon R50 and Sony A330

					

					

						
 R50 A330 
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon R50 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon R50 provides external measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony A330 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).
Contrast the Canon R50 and Sony A330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the R50 and the A330.
Canon R50 vs Sony A330 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and A330 is 75 and 67 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon R50 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and A330.
Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon R50 to result in greater detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern R50 provides an edge in sensor tech.

						Canon R50 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon R50 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon R50 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A330 Portrait photography highlights
83
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
62
 manual focus
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 has face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography information
Sony A330 Street photography information
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 boasts touch to focus
 great ISO range (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
75
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R50
Sports photography with Sony A330
77
 silent shutter (1/8,000s)
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
50
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 has phase detect autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 terrible battery power (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony A330 as a Travel photography camera
84
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
44
 flash built-in
 lack of Timelapse recording
 terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography info
Sony A330 Landscape photography info
80
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 great ISO range (32,000)
 saves RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
54
 manual focus
 change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging advice
Sony A330 Vlogging advice
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 supports face detection focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external mic support
 lack of image stabilization
9
 can't shoot video
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Canon R50 vs Sony A330 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Sony A330
 Canon EOS R50Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2023-02-08 2009-05-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 32000 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 651 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 37 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.00 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 10.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375g (0.83 lb) 529g (1.17 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 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 370 shots 230 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $679 $545