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Sony A290 vs Sony A330

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
47
Overall
51
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Sony A290 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Sony A290
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Succeeded the 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
  • Superseded the Sony A300
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Sony A290 vs Sony A330 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Sony A330

 A290 A330 
IntroducedJune 2010May 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony A290

 A330 A290 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sony A290 and Sony A330

 A290 A330 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Sony A290 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony A290 vs Sony A330 size comparison

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

Sony A290 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Sony A290 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A290 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Sony A290 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A290 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A290 Portrait photography factors
Sony A330 Portrait photography factors
65
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no liveview
62
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sony A290 Street photography info
Sony A330 Street photography info
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A290 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A330 as a Sports photography camera
55
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
bad battery pack (290 CIPA)
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A290 Travel photography info
Sony A330 Travel photography info
53
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (290 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
44
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (230 shots)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A290 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A330 as a Landscape photography camera
58
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no liveview
bad battery pack (290 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A290 Vlogging details
Sony A330 Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
9
no video recording
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Sony A290 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A290 and Sony A330
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-06-09 2009-05-18
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
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 speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 549 grams (1.21 lbs) 529 grams (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 64
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 11.5
DXO Low light score 615 535
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 230 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $600 $545