Sony A330 vs Sony H50
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32 Features
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Sony A330 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
- Released May 2009
- Previous Model is Sony A300
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Released January 2009
Sony A330 vs Sony H50 Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Sony A330 versus Sony H50, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A330 (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is very comparable but the A330 (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A330 was launched 5 months later than the H50 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A330 grades versus the H50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A330 vs Sony H50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A330 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony H50
A330 | H50 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony A330
H50 | A330 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony H50
A330 | H50 | |||
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Released | May 2009 | January 2009 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Sony A330 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A330 provides outside dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony A330 versus Sony H50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A330 and the H50.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A330 and H50 is 67 and 69 respectively.
Sony A330 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A330 and H50.
All in all, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A330 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A330 will show more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
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Sony A330 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-05-18 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Maximum video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 gr (1.17 lbs) | 547 gr (1.21 lbs) |
Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 535 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FH50 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $545 | $80 |