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Sony A330 vs Sony A6400

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Sony A330 vs Sony A6400 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A300
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed January 2019
Photography Glossary

Sony A330 vs Sony A6400 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony A330 and Sony A6400, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and A6400 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A330 was introduced 10 years earlier than the A6400 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A330 scores against the A6400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony A6400

 A330 A6400 

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony A330

 A6400 A330 
RevealedJanuary 2019May 2009Fresher by 117 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony A6400

 A330 A6400 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display

Sony A330 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A330 enjoys external measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Sony A330 and Sony A6400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A330 vs the A6400.

Sony A330 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A330 and A6400 is 67 and 83 respectively.

Sony A330 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A330 and A6400.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A6400 to offer greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older A330 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony A330 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A330 Portrait photography features
Sony A6400 Portrait photography features
62
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
82
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A330 Street photography info
Sony A6400 Street photography info
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
81
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 Sports photography features
Sony A6400 Sports photography features
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
low battery (230 shots)
76
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 Travel photography highlights
Sony A6400 Travel photography highlights
44
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low battery (230 per charge)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
87
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A330 Landscape photography features
Sony A6400 Landscape photography features
54
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
low battery (230 shots)
no Timelapse mode
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A330
Vlogging with Sony A6400
9
lack of video recording
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Sony A330 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony A6400
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Sony Alpha a6400
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-05-18 2019-01-15
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Amount of lenses 143 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 529 grams (1.17 lbs) 403 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 83
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 13.6
DXO Low light score 535 1431
Other
Battery life 230 photos 410 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $545 $898