Sony A200 vs Sony W330
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Sony A200 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony A200 vs Sony W330 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A200 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony W330
A200 | W330 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony A200
W330 | A200 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | July 2008 | More recent by 17 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony W330
A200 | W330 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Analyze the Sony A200 and Sony W330 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A200 and W330 is 66 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony A200 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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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 |