Sony A330 vs Sony A350

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony A330 and Sony A350, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are designed by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and A350 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A330 was revealed 12 months later than the A350 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A330 matches up vs the A350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are available at Sony A330 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A330 provides physical measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony A350 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A330 versus the A350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A330 and A350 is 67 and 62 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A330 and A350.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A350 to show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer A330 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.