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Sony A330 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Sony A330 vs Sony HX400V 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 HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony HX300
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Sony A330 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Sony A330 vs Sony HX400V, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The A330 was released 5 years earlier than the HX400V and that is quite a large difference 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 HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A330 grades versus the HX400V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony HX400V

 A330 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony A330

 HX400V A330 
IntroducedFebruary 2014May 2009Fresher by 57 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony HX400V

 A330 HX400V 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Sony A330 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sony A330 has outer measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Examine the Sony A330 vs Sony HX400V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A330 versus the HX400V.

Sony A330 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A330 and HX400V is 67 and 62 respectively.

Sony A330 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A330 and HX400V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A330 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX400V will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older A330 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Sony A330 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A330 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
62
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
51
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A330
Street photography with Sony HX400V
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 Sports photography factors
Sony HX400V Sports photography factors
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
terrible battery (230 per charge)
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Travel photography camera
44
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery (230 shots)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
53
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (660g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A330 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
terrible battery (230 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 Vlogging factors
Sony HX400V Vlogging factors
9
no video
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (660g)
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Sony A330 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony HX400V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-18 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz X
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 660g (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 300 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $545 $448