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Sony A330 vs Sony A350

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Sony A330 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A300
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A380
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Sony A330 vs Sony A350 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony A350

 A330 A350 
RevealedMay 2009June 2008Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony A330

 A350 A330 

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony A350

 A330 A350 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony A330 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Sony A330 and Sony A350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A330 vs Sony A350 size comparison

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

Sony A330 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A330 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A330
Portrait photography with Sony A350
62
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
71
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A330
Street photography with Sony A350
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
66
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
heavier than others in class (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 Sports photography information
Sony A350 Sports photography information
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
bad battery power (230 shots)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 Travel photography info
Sony A350 Travel photography info
44
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (230 per charge)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
51
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (674 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A330 Landscape photography info
Sony A350 Landscape photography info
54
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
64
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
9
can't record video
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Sony A330 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony A350
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-05-18 2008-06-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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 Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
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 529 grams (1.17 lbs) 674 grams (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 65
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 11.5
DXO Low light score 535 595
Other
Battery life 230 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $545 $600