Sony A330 vs Sony A900
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54 Imaging
66 Features
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Sony A330 vs Sony A900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Announced May 2009
- Succeeded the Sony A300
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Revealed October 2008
- Later Model is Sony A99
Sony A330 vs Sony A900 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Sony A330 and Sony A900, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and A900 (25MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) possess different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A330 was manufactured 7 months later than the A900 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A330 matches up against the A900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A330 vs Sony A900 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A330 Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony A900
A330 | A900 | |||
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Revealed | May 2009 | October 2008 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony A330
A900 | A330 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony A900
A330 | A900 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Sony A330 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A330 comes with external dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony A900 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
See the Sony A330 and Sony A900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A330 against the A900.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A330 and A900 is 67 and 54 respectively.
Sony A330 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A330 and A900.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A330 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A900 will show extra detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent A330 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony A330 vs Sony A900 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2009-05-18 | 2008-10-22 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 25 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 6048 x 4032 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 143 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 529 gr (1.17 lbs) | 895 gr (1.97 lbs) |
Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 64 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.4 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 535 | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | 880 photographs |
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 | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Storage slots | One | Dual |
Price at launch | $545 | $2,736 |