Pentax P80 vs Sony A330
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Pentax P80 vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Revealed August 2009
(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
- Announced May 2009
- Previous Model is Sony A300
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Below, we will be contrasting the Pentax P80 and Sony A330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is relatively close but the P80 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe P80 was manufactured 3 months after the A330 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P80 matches up against the A330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Sony A330
| P80 | A330 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Pentax P80
| A330 | P80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Pentax P80 and Sony A330
| P80 | A330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2009 |  | May 2009 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Pentax P80 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax P80 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony A330 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the P80 and the A330.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and A330 is 95 and 67 respectively.
Pentax P80 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and A330.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P80 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax P80 will render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.
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Pentax P80 vs Sony A330 Specifications
| Pentax Optio P80 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio P80 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2009-08-05 | 2009-05-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Prime | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.60 m | 10.00 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125g (0.28 lb) | 529g (1.17 lb) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photographs |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI68 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $200 | $545 |