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Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55

Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-5 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A300
Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-5N
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Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony A330 versus Sony NEX-5, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A330 was brought out 12 months prior to the NEX-5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A330 matches up against the NEX-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony NEX-5

 A330 NEX-5 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony A330

 NEX-5 A330 
IntroducedJune 2010May 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony NEX-5

 A330 NEX-5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A330 comes with exterior dimensions 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 NEX-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A330 and NEX-5 is 67 and 89 respectively.

Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A330 and NEX-5.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony NEX-5 to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older A330 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A330 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-5 Portrait photography highlights
62
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
72
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A330
Street photography with Sony NEX-5
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
76
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 Sports photography details
Sony NEX-5 Sports photography details
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
52
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-5 Travel photography info
44
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (230 shots)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
59
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A330 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-5 Landscape photography highlights
54
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution (10MP)
not so great battery life (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
28
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony NEX-5
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony Alpha NEX-5
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Sony Alpha NEX-5
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-05-18 2010-06-07
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Amount of lenses 143 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 529g (1.17 pounds) 287g (0.63 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 69
DXO Color Depth rating 22.4 22.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 12.2
DXO Low light rating 535 796
Other
Battery life 230 photos 330 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $545 $599