Sony A7 III vs Sony A330
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Sony A7 III vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Launched February 2018
- Old Model is Sony A7 II
- Newer Model is Sony A7 IV
(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
- Revealed May 2009
- Previous Model is Sony A300
Sony A7 III vs Sony A330 Overview
The following is a complete analysis of the Sony A7 III and Sony A330, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and A330 (10MP) and the A7 III (Full frame) and A330 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe A7 III was launched 8 years after the A330 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A7 III scores against the A330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A7 III vs Sony A330 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7 III and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are available at Sony A7 III Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony A330
A7 III | A330 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | May 2009 | Newer by 107 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony A7 III
A330 | A7 III |
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Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony A330
A7 III | A330 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony A7 III vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Sony A7 III has outer dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and 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).
See the Sony A7 III and Sony A330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A7 III compared to the A330.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A7 III and A330 is 63 and 67 respectively.
Sony A7 III vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7 III and A330.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A7 III due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7 III will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher A7 III should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Sony A7 III vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A7 III vs Sony A330 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2018-02-27 | 2009-05-18 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 852.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 693 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 121 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 650 grams (1.43 lbs) | 529 grams (1.17 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 96 | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.0 | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.7 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | 3730 | 535 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 610 shots | 230 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FZ100 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Cost at release | $1,998 | $545 |