Canon SL3 vs Sony A330
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Canon SL3 vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
- Launched April 2019
- Alternate Name is EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
- Succeeded the Canon SL2
(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
- Older Model is Sony A300
Canon SL3 vs Sony A330 Overview
Here is a extended review of the Canon SL3 vs Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and A330 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SL3 was released 10 years later than the A330 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SL3 matches up against the A330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SL3 vs Sony A330 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel SL3 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SL3 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Sony A330
SL3 | A330 | |||
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Introduced | April 2019 | May 2009 | Fresher by 121 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Canon SL3
A330 | SL3 |
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Common features in the Canon SL3 and Sony A330
SL3 | A330 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing |
Canon SL3 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SL3 features outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).
Check the Canon SL3 vs Sony A330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SL3 against the A330.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL3 and A330 is 71 and 67 respectively.
Canon SL3 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL3 and A330.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SL3 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SL3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SL3 vs Sony A330 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS Rebel SL3 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 |
Also called | EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2019-04-10 | 2009-05-18 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 8 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 10MP |
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 | 25600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 326 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.54x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 449 grams (0.99 pounds) | 529 grams (1.17 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 535 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1070 photographs | 230 photographs |
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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $599 | $545 |