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Sony A200 vs Sony W330

Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony A200 vs Sony W330 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
  • Released July 2008
  • Updated by Sony A230
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony A200 vs Sony W330 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Sony A200 and Sony W330, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and W330 (14MP) and the A200 (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A200 was introduced 17 months earlier than the W330 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A200 matches up against the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony W330

 A200 W330 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony A200

 W330 A200 
IntroducedJanuary 2010July 2008More recent by 17 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony W330

 A200 W330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sony A200 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A200 features physical measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A200 against the W330.

Sony A200 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A200 and W330 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A200 and W330.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A200 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W330 will render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older A200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A200 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A200
Portrait photography with Sony W330
53
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 Street photography highlights
Sony W330 Street photography highlights
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W330 as a Sports photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 Travel photography info
Sony W330 Travel photography info
46
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 Landscape photography info
Sony W330 Landscape photography info
53
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
37
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 Vlogging information
Sony W330 Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
26
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Sony A200 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony W330
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2008-07-17 2010-01-07
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 572 grams (1.26 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 521 not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $100 $170