Sony A330 vs Sony A560
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Sony A330 vs Sony A560 Key Specs
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- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Released August 2010
- Replaced the Sony A500
Sony A330 vs Sony A560 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Sony A330 and Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and A560 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A330 was released 15 months earlier than the A560 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A330 matches up against the A560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A330 vs Sony A560 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A330 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony A560
A330 | A560 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sony A330
A560 | A330 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | May 2009 | Fresher by 15 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony A560
A330 | A560 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Sony A330 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A330 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Sony A560 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Check the Sony A330 and Sony A560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A330 and the A560.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A330 and A560 is 67 and 64 respectively.
Sony A330 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A330 and A560.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony A560 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older A330 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony A330 vs Sony A560 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2009-05-18 | 2010-08-24 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 143 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 529 gr (1.17 lb) | 599 gr (1.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 64 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.4 | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 535 | 817 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | 1050 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Two |
Pricing at release | $545 | $650 |