Sony A7 III vs Sony W330
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Sony A7 III vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Succeeded the Sony A7 II
- Newer Model is Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Released January 2010
Sony A7 III vs Sony W330 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Sony A7 III and Sony W330, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and W330 (14MP) and the A7 III (Full frame) and W330 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe A7 III was revealed 8 years after the W330 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A7 III grades versus the W330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A7 III vs Sony W330 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are provided at Sony A7 III Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony W330
A7 III | W330 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | January 2010 | More modern by 100 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony A7 III
W330 | A7 III |
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Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony W330
A7 III | W330 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony A7 III vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Sony A7 III has external dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony A7 III and Sony W330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A7 III vs the W330.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7 III and W330 is 63 and 96 respectively.
Sony A7 III vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7 III and W330.
As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7 III using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A7 III will deliver extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher A7 III is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony A7 III vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A7 III vs Sony W330 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2018-02-27 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 852.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 693 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 4cm |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 650 grams (1.43 lbs) | 128 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 96 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3730 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 610 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Two | One |
Price at launch | $1,998 | $170 |