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Sony A330 vs Sony A700

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Sony A330 vs Sony A700 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
  • Previous Model is Sony A300
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Announced December 2007
  • Old Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Updated by Sony A77
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Sony A330 vs Sony A700 Overview

Let's look closer at the Sony A330 versus Sony A700, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the A330 (10MP) and the A700 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A330 was unveiled 18 months after the A700 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A330 grades vs the A700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony A700

 A330 A700 
AnnouncedMay 2009December 2007More modern by 18 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony A330

 A700 A330 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony A700

 A330 A700 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Sony A330 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A330 provides outer dimensions 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 A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A330 versus the A700.

Sony A330 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A330 and A700 is 67 and 58 respectively.

Sony A330 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A330 and A700.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A700 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent A330 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A330 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A330 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A700 Portrait photography highlights
62
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Sony A330 Street photography highlights
Sony A700 Street photography highlights
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 Sports photography factors
Sony A700 Sports photography factors
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
low battery life (230 shots)
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max fps low (5.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A700 as a Travel photography camera
44
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (230 shots)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
49
weather proof
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A330 Landscape photography features
Sony A700 Landscape photography features
54
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
low battery life (230 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
62
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 Vlogging advice
Sony A700 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
9
no video
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Sony A330 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony A700
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-05-18 2007-12-19
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 4272 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone 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 gr (1.17 lb) 768 gr (1.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 64 66
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 11.9
DXO Low light score 535 581
Other
Battery life 230 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots One 2
Price at launch $545 $1,000