Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-C3

Here, we are comparing the Sony A330 and Sony NEX-C3, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The A330 was brought out 3 years earlier than the NEX-C3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A330 grades against the NEX-C3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are available at Sony A330 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A330 has outer measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Sony A330 and Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A330 compared to the NEX-C3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A330 and NEX-C3 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A330 and NEX-C3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony NEX-C3 to give you more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged A330 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.