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Sony A7R III vs Sony W330

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony A7R III vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched October 2017
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R II
  • Replacement is Sony A7R IV
Sony W330
(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
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Sony A7R III vs Sony W330 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony A7R III and Sony W330, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and W330 (14MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and W330 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7R III was launched 7 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A7R III grades against the W330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony W330

 A7R III W330 
ReleasedOctober 2017January 2010More recent by 95 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k230kCrisper screen (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony A7R III

 W330 A7R III 

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony W330

 A7R III W330 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony A7R III vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony A7R III has got external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Sony A7R III and Sony W330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A7R III versus the W330.

Sony A7R III vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7R III and W330 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R III and W330.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A7R III featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A7R III will render more detail utilizing its extra 28MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A7R III is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A7R III vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R III vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R III Portrait photography details
Sony W330 Portrait photography details
86
focusing manually
megapixel count high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (32,000)
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Sports photography camera
Sony W330 as a Sports photography camera
89
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery power (650 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R III Travel photography info
Sony W330 Travel photography info
74
great battery power (650 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count high (42MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R III Landscape photography advice
Sony W330 Landscape photography advice
87
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery power (650 shots)
two card slots
37
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
37
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
26
rather wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony A7R III vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony W330
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2017-10-25 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 measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 7952 x 5304 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 32000 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,440k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 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 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 657 gr (1.45 lbs) 128 gr (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 Overall score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 3523 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 2 Single
Launch pricing $2,800 $170