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Sony A9 vs Sony A330

Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A9 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Sony A9 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Replacement is Sony A9 II
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A300
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Sony A9 vs Sony A330 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Sony A9 and Sony A330, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and A330 (10MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and A330 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The A9 was revealed 8 years later than the A330 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the A9 scores vs the A330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony A330

 A9 A330 
IntroducedApril 2017May 2009More recent by 97 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kSharper display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony A9

 A330 A9 

Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony A330

 A9 A330 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony A9 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A9 has got external dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A9 against the A330.

Sony A9 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A9 and A330 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Sony A9 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A9 and A330.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A9 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A9 will give you more detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern A9 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A9 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A9 Portrait photography information
Sony A330 Portrait photography information
83
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
62
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Sony A9 Street photography factors
Sony A330 Street photography factors
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 Sports photography info
Sony A330 Sports photography info
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
low battery life (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A9
Travel photography with Sony A330
73
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
44
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (230 per charge)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A9 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A330 Landscape photography highlights
85
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
two card slots
54
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
low battery life (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 Vlogging advice
Sony A330 Vlogging advice
36
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
9
no video shooting
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Sony A9 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 and Sony A330
 Sony Alpha A9Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A9 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2017-04-19 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 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,440k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 673g (1.48 lb) 529g (1.17 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 92 64
DXO Color Depth score 24.9 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 11.5
DXO Low light score 3517 535
Other
Battery life 650 pictures 230 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Two 1
Launch price $4,498 $545