Sony A330 vs Sony A6400

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 and Sony Alpha a6400. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A330 Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.