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Sony A330 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Sony A330 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Sony A330
(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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A300
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX100V
  • Replacement is Sony HX300
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Sony A330 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Below, we are comparing the Sony A330 versus Sony HX200V, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The A330 was launched 4 years prior to the HX200V and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A330 matches up against the HX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony HX200V

 A330 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony A330

 HX200V A330 
AnnouncedMay 2012May 2009More recent by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony HX200V

 A330 HX200V 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Sony A330 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account 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 HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A330 versus Sony HX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A330 vs the HX200V.

Sony A330 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A330 and HX200V is 67 and 66 respectively.

Sony A330 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A330 and HX200V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A330 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX200V will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older A330 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony A330 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A330 Portrait photography info
Sony HX200V Portrait photography info
62
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A330 Street photography advice
Sony HX200V Street photography advice
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
51
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 Sports photography advice
Sony HX200V Sports photography advice
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
56
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (450 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 Travel photography details
Sony HX200V Travel photography details
44
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
57
great battery life (450 shots)
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (583g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A330
Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
54
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
great battery life (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
27
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others (583g)
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Sony A330 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony HX200V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-18 2012-05-11
Body design Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
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 distance 10.00 m 12.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 529g (1.17 lb) 583g (1.29 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 shots 450 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $545 $480