Pentax E85 vs Sony A330

On this page, we are comparing the Pentax E85 versus Sony A330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is fairly close but the E85 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The E85 was introduced 5 months after the A330 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the E85 grades versus the A330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio E85 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax E85 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax E85 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony A330 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check the Pentax E85 versus Sony A330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E85 vs the A330.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E85 and A330 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E85 and A330.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E85 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax E85 will render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.