Sony A330 vs Sony HX1

Below, we are analyzing the Sony A330 vs Sony HX1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the A330 (10MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is very close but the A330 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The A330 was introduced around the same time to the HX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A330 matches up versus the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are available at Sony A330 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A330 has outer measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A330 vs Sony HX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A330 versus the HX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A330 and HX1 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A330 and HX1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A330 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A330 will render greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.