Sony A330 vs Sony HX100V

Below, we will be looking at the Sony A330 and Sony HX100V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The A330 was brought out 3 years earlier than the HX100V which is a fairly big 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 HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A330 grades vs the HX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A330 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A330 enjoys exterior dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Compare the Sony A330 and Sony HX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A330 compared to the HX100V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A330 and HX100V is 67 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A330 and HX100V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A330 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX100V will produce greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged A330 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.