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Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Sony A330
(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
  • Released May 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A300
Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-3
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-F3
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Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony NEX-C3

 A330 NEX-C3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony A330

 NEX-C3 A330 
ReleasedAugust 2011May 2009More modern by 27 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony NEX-C3

 A330 NEX-C3 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

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

Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A330 Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography features
62
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A330 Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography highlights
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (225g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography features
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
bad battery power (230 shots)
53
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography features
44
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (230 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
great battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (225g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A330 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography information
54
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
bad battery power (230 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 Vlogging features
Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging features
9
no video
27
lighter than competition in class (225g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony NEX-C3
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-05-18 2011-08-22
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Total lenses 143 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 529 grams (1.17 lbs) 225 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 73
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 12.2
DXO Low light score 535 1083
Other
Battery life 230 photos 400 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $545 $343