Sony A330 vs Sony A580

The following is a extensive review of the Sony A330 vs Sony A580, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are built by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and A580 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A330 was announced 24 months prior to the A580 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A330 matches up versus the A580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The whole galleries are available at Sony A330 Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A330 features exterior measurements 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 A580 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A330 and the A580.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A330 and A580 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A330 and A580.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony A580 to result in extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged A330 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.