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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A330

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Newer Model is Nikon Z7 II
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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A300
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A330 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon Z7 and Sony A330, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and A330 (10MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and A330 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 was unveiled 9 years after the A330 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z7 grades versus the A330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony A330

 Z7 A330 
LaunchedAugust 2018May 2009Newer by 113 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Nikon Z7

 A330 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony A330

 Z7 A330 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 comes with outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony A330 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z7 vs the A330.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and A330 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and A330.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z7 will offer greater detail having an extra 36MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer Z7 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7
Portrait photography with Sony A330
86
focusing manually
great MP (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
62
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography information
Sony A330 Street photography information
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography features
Sony A330 Sports photography features
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
not so great battery life (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography features
Sony A330 Travel photography features
67
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
great MP (46 megapixels)
low battery pack (330 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
44
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
Landscape photography with Sony A330
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
54
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
no Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7
Vlogging with Sony A330
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony A330
 Nikon Z7Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z7 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2018-08-23 2009-05-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 15 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 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 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 529 gr (1.17 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 99 64
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 11.5
DXO Low light score 2668 535
Other
Battery life 330 images 230 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type XQD card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $2,797 $545