Sony A330 vs Sony H90
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Sony A330 vs Sony H90 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
- Revealed May 2009
- Replaced the Sony A300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Launched February 2012
Sony A330 vs Sony H90 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Sony A330 versus Sony H90, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A330 was manufactured 3 years before the H90 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A330 matches up versus the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A330 vs Sony H90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A330 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony H90
A330 | H90 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony A330
H90 | A330 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | May 2009 | More modern by 33 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony H90
A330 | H90 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Sony A330 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A330 has got exterior measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A330 versus Sony H90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A330 versus the H90.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A330 and H90 is 67 and 91 respectively.
Sony A330 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A330 and H90.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A330 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony H90 will show more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged A330 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Sony A330 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-05-18 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 529 grams (1.17 lbs) | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | 290 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | 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 feature | ||
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 | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $545 | $230 |