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Canon SL3 vs Sony A330

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Canon SL3 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Canon SL3
(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
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
  • Older Model is Sony A300
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Sony A330

 SL3 A330 
IntroducedApril 2019May 2009Fresher by 121 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Canon SL3

 A330 SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Sony A330

 SL3 A330 
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).

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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.

Canon SL3 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL3 and A330 is 71 and 67 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SL3 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SL3
Portrait photography with Sony A330
81
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
62
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Street photography camera
Sony A330 as a Street photography camera
75
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL3 Sports photography info
Sony A330 Sports photography info
70
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (1,070 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
low battery pack (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL3 Travel photography factors
Sony A330 Travel photography factors
82
better than average battery pack (1,070 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
44
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL3 Landscape photography info
Sony A330 Landscape photography info
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (1,070 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
54
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
low battery pack (230 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SL3
Vlogging with Sony A330
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon SL3 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Sony A330
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
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