Sony A7 vs Sony W330
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Sony A7 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 50 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Released January 2014
- Updated by Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Launched January 2010
Sony A7 vs Sony W330 Overview
The following is a extended review of the Sony A7 and Sony W330, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the A7 (24MP) and W330 (14MP) and the A7 (Full frame) and W330 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A7 was manufactured 4 years after the W330 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A7 scores vs the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A7 vs Sony W330 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The entire galleries are available at Sony A7 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Sony W330
A7 | W330 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | January 2010 | Newer by 50 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony A7
W330 | A7 |
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Common features in the Sony A7 and Sony W330
A7 | W330 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Sony A7 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A7 has exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) while the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A7 and Sony W330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A7 and the W330.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7 and W330 is 78 and 96 respectively.
Sony A7 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 and W330.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern A7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony A7 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-01-22 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 855.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 117 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 4cm |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Xtra Fine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 474 grams (1.04 pounds) | 128 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 90 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2248 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $798 | $170 |