Sony A290 vs Sony A330

The following is a thorough assessment of the Sony A290 vs Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are sold by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A290 (14MP) and A330 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A290 was released 13 months after the A330 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the A290 grades versus the A330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are available at Sony A290 Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A290 has external dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony A330 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A290 compared to the A330.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A290 and A330 is 66 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A290 and A330.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony A290 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent A290 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.