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Sony A330 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Sony A330 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Sony A330
(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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A300
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Replacement is Sony HX20V
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Sony A330 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Sony A330 and Sony HX10V, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The A330 was released 3 years before the HX10V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the A330 grades vs the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony HX10V

 A330 HX10V 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony A330

 HX10V A330 
RevealedFebruary 2012May 2009Fresher by 33 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony HX10V

 A330 HX10V 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Sony A330 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A330 provides outer measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Sony A330 and Sony HX10V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A330 and the HX10V.

Sony A330 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A330 and HX10V is 67 and 91 respectively.

Sony A330 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A330 and HX10V.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A330 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX10V will give you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older A330 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A330 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A330
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
62
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
38
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Sony A330 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
low battery power (230 CIPA)
49
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX10V Travel photography highlights
44
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (230 per charge)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (234g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (400mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A330
Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
54
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
low battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Sony A330 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony HX10V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-05-18 2012-02-28
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 529g (1.17 pounds) 234g (0.52 pounds)
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 Overall 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 photographs 320 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $545 $616