Sony A300 vs Sony A330
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Sony A300 vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Revealed January 2008
- Newer Model is 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
- Revealed May 2009
- Earlier Model is Sony A300
Sony A300 vs Sony A330 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Sony A300 and Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the A300 (10MP) and the A330 (10MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A300 was announced 15 months earlier than the A330 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the A300 grades versus the A330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A300 vs Sony A330 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A300 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony A330
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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony A300
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Revealed | May 2009 | January 2008 | More recent by 15 months |
Common features in the Sony A300 and Sony A330
A300 | A330 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Sony A300 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A300 enjoys physical measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) and the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).
Contrast the Sony A300 and Sony A330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the A300 versus the A330.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A300 and A330 is 64 and 67 respectively.
Sony A300 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A300 and A330.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older A300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony A300 vs Sony A330 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2008-01-30 | 2009-05-18 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 143 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 632 grams (1.39 pounds) | 529 grams (1.17 pounds) |
Dimensions | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 64 | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.4 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 538 | 535 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $0 | $545 |