Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-5R

Lets look much closer at the Sony A330 versus Sony NEX-5R, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A330 was launched 4 years prior to the NEX-5R and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A330 grades against the NEX-5R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are available at Sony A330 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A330 has got physical measurements 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 NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Sony A330 versus Sony NEX-5R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A330 and the NEX-5R.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A330 and NEX-5R is 67 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A330 and NEX-5R.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony NEX-5R to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older A330 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.