Sony A7R vs Sony A330

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony A7R versus Sony A330, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the A7R (36MP) and A330 (10MP) and the A7R (Full frame) and A330 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7R was introduced 4 years after the A330 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A7R grades vs the A330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7R and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A7R Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A7R has got outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sony A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A7R versus Sony A330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A7R compared to the A330.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R and A330 is 78 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R and A330.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A7R using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A7R will provide you with more detail using its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern A7R is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.