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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A330

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Released May 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A300
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A330 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony A330, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and A330 (10MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was launched 3 years later than the A330 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up vs the A330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Sony A330

 Fujifilm SL1000 A330 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2009More recent by 45 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 A330 Fujifilm SL1000 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony A330

 Fujifilm SL1000 A330 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL1000 comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony A330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 against the A330.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and A330 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and A330.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm SL1000 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm SL1000 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm SL1000 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A330 as a Portrait photography camera
44
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
62
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography factors
Sony A330 Street photography factors
56
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (659 grams)
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Sports photography with Sony A330
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
low battery power (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography information
Sony A330 Travel photography information
54
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (659 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
44
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery power (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Landscape photography with Sony A330
49
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
54
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
low battery power (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging advice
Sony A330 Vlogging advice
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (659g)
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony A330
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-05-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 659 gr (1.45 lbs) 529 gr (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 photographs 230 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $545