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Sony A230 vs Sony A330

Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Sony A230 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A200
  • Renewed by Sony A290
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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A300
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Sony A230 vs Sony A330 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony A230 versus Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the A230 (10MP) and the A330 (10MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A230 was brought out very close to the A330 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A230 matches up versus the A330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony A330

 A230 A330 

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony A230

 A330 A230 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony A330

 A230 A330 
AnnouncedMay 2009May 2009Similar age
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Sony A230 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A230 has physical dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A230 versus Sony A330 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A230 vs the A330.

Sony A230 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A230 and A330 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Sony A230 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A230 and A330.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of images however you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Sony A230 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A230 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A230
Portrait photography with Sony A330
54
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
62
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Sony A230 Street photography highlights
Sony A330 Street photography highlights
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony A230 Sports photography features
Sony A330 Sports photography features
46
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
terrible battery power (230 shots)
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
not so great battery (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A230 Travel photography information
Sony A330 Travel photography information
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
44
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (230 shots)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A230 Landscape photography features
Sony A330 Landscape photography features
51
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
terrible battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
54
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
not so great battery (230 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A230 Vlogging information
Sony A330 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
9
no video
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Sony A230 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A230 and Sony A330
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-05-18 2009-05-18
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490 grams (1.08 pounds) 529 grams (1.17 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 64
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 11.5
DXO Low light rating 531 535
Other
Battery life 230 photos 230 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $569 $545