Sony A330 vs Sony HX30V

Below, we are matching up the Sony A330 versus Sony HX30V, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The A330 was brought out 3 years earlier than the HX30V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the A330 scores versus the HX30V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A330 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A330 offers outside dimensions 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 HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Sony A330 versus Sony HX30V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A330 against the HX30V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A330 and HX30V is 67 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A330 and HX30V.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A330 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX30V will provide you with more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older A330 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.