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Sony A330 vs Sony A6600

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Sony A330 vs Sony A6600 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
  • Earlier Model is Sony A300
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Released August 2019
  • New Model is Sony A6700
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Sony A330 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Sony A330 vs Sony A6600, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and A6600 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The A330 was unveiled 11 years prior to the A6600 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A330 grades vs the A6600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony A6600

 A330 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony A330

 A6600 A330 
ReleasedAugust 2019May 2009Fresher by 125 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 A6600

 A330 A6600 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display

Sony A330 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sony A330 comes with physical dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony A6600 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A330 vs Sony A6600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A330 and the A6600.

Sony A330 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A330 and A6600 is 67 and 77 respectively.

Sony A330 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A330 and A6600.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A6600 to show more detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older A330 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A330 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A330 Portrait photography details
Sony A6600 Portrait photography details
62
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A330 Street photography information
Sony A6600 Street photography information
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Sports photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (810 shots)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 Travel photography details
Sony A6600 Travel photography details
44
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
84
better than average battery (810 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A330 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (10MP)
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
85
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery (810 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 Vlogging features
Sony A6600 Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
84
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
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Sony A330 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony A6600
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Sony Alpha a6600
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-05-18 2019-08-28
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Available lenses 143 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 529 grams (1.17 pounds) 503 grams (1.11 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 82
DXO Color Depth rating 22.4 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 13.4
DXO Low light rating 535 1497
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 810 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $545 $1,198