Sony A300 vs Sony A330

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.