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Sony A200 vs Sony A330

Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Sony A200 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2008
  • New Model is Sony A230
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
  • Older Model is Sony A300
Photography Glossary

Sony A200 vs Sony A330 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Sony A200 and Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the A200 (10MP) and the A330 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A200 was introduced 10 months earlier than the A330 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A200 matches up vs the A330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony A330

 A200 A330 

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony A200

 A330 A200 
IntroducedMay 2009July 2008Fresher by 10 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony A330

 A200 A330 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Sony A200 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A200 offers outer dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Look at the Sony A200 and Sony A330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A200 compared to the A330.

Sony A200 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A200 and A330 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A200 and A330.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older A200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A200 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A200
Portrait photography with Sony A330
53
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
62
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 Street photography features
Sony A330 Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 Sports photography details
Sony A330 Sports photography details
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
bad battery (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A330 as a Travel photography camera
46
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
44
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A200
Landscape photography with Sony A330
53
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
54
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
bad battery (230 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A330 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
9
can't shoot video
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Sony A200 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony A330
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2008-07-17 2009-05-18
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 572g (1.26 lb) 529g (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 64
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 11.5
DXO Low light score 521 535
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $100 $545