Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-5N

Here is a complete overview of the Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-5N, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A330 was released 3 years prior to the NEX-5N and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A330 grades versus the NEX-5N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are available at Sony A330 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A330 features external measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A330 vs the NEX-5N.

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

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A330 and NEX-5N.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony NEX-5N to show more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older A330 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.