Sony A330 vs Sony H70
67 Imaging
50 Features
50 Overall
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93 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
35
Sony A330 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(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
- Announced May 2009
- Earlier Model is Sony A300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2011
Sony A330 vs Sony H70 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Sony A330 versus Sony H70, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and H70 (16MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A330 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the H70 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A330 grades vs the H70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A330 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The full galleries are available at Sony A330 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony H70
A330 | H70 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony A330
H70 | A330 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | May 2009 | More recent by 19 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony H70
A330 | H70 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Sony A330 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A330 offers outside 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 H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A330 versus Sony H70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A330 against the H70.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A330 and H70 is 67 and 93 respectively.
Sony A330 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A330 and H70.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A330 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony H70 will result in extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older A330 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Sony A330 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-05-18 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 3.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
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) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 529g (1.17 pounds) | 194g (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 535 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $545 | $199 |