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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Sony A330

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Fujifilm IS Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2007
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
  • Old Model is Sony A300
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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Sony A330 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm IS Pro vs Sony A330, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and A330 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm IS Pro was brought out 22 months earlier than the A330 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm IS Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm IS Pro grades versus the A330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm IS Pro over the Sony A330

 Fujifilm IS Pro A330 

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Fujifilm IS Pro

 A330 Fujifilm IS Pro 
LaunchedMay 2009July 2007More modern by 22 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm IS Pro and Sony A330

 Fujifilm IS Pro A330 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm IS Pro has outside measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm IS Pro against the A330.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Sony A330 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm IS Pro and A330 is 55 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm IS Pro and A330.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A330 to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm IS Pro is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Portrait photography advice
Sony A330 Portrait photography advice
51
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (6MP)
62
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Street photography info
Sony A330 Street photography info
54
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (920g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm IS Pro
Sports photography with Sony A330
47
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
low battery (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Travel photography info
Sony A330 Travel photography info
47
lighter than average (920g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
44
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (230 shots)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Landscape photography highlights
Sony A330 Landscape photography highlights
45
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
low battery (230 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Vlogging advice
Sony A330 Vlogging advice
9
no video
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm IS Pro and Sony A330
 Fujifilm FinePix IS ProSony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Class Pro DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2007-07-13 2009-05-18
Body design Large SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4256 x 2848 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 grams (2.03 lbs) 529 grams (1.17 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 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 - 230 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $545