Sony A330 vs Sony A500

Following is a extended comparison of the Sony A330 and Sony A500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A330 (10MP) and the A500 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The A330 was introduced 3 months prior to the A500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the A330 grades vs the A500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A330 Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A330 comes with outside measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony A500 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A330 against the A500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A330 and A500 is 67 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A330 and A500.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A500 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively.