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Sony A330 vs Sony A390

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Sony A330 vs Sony A390 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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A300
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Previous Model is Sony A380
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Sony A330 vs Sony A390 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony A330 vs Sony A390, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are designed by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and A390 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The A330 was announced 14 months earlier than the A390 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A330 scores vs the A390 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony A390

 A330 A390 

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony A330

 A390 A330 
ReleasedJuly 2010May 2009Newer by 14 months

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony A390

 A330 A390 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Sony A330 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A330 comes with physical dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony A390 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A330 vs Sony A390 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A330 and the A390.

Sony A330 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A330 and A390 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Sony A330 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A330 and A390.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony A390 to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged A330 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A330 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A330 Portrait photography information
Sony A390 Portrait photography information
62
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low MP (10MP)
72
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A330 Street photography details
Sony A390 Street photography details
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A330
Sports photography with Sony A390
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 Travel photography info
Sony A390 Travel photography info
44
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (230 shots)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A330
Landscape photography with Sony A390
54
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
not so great battery power (230 shots)
no Timelapse function
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A330
Vlogging with Sony A390
9
no video recording
9
no video recording
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Sony A330 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony A390
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-05-18 2010-07-28
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
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 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 529g (1.17 lb) 549g (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 64 66
DXO Color Depth rating 22.4 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 11.5
DXO Low light rating 535 607
Other
Battery life 230 shots 230 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $545 $500