Sony A100 vs Sony A330

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony A100 versus Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the A100 (10MP) and the A330 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A100 was announced 3 years prior to the A330 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the A100 grades against the A330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A100 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A100 has outside measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has dimensions 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A100 against the A330.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A100 and A330 is 64 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A100 and A330.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older A100 will be behind in sensor technology.