Sony A330 vs Sony HX5
67 Imaging
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92 Imaging
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Sony A330 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2009
- Earlier Model is Sony A300
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010
Sony A330 vs Sony HX5 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Sony A330 versus Sony HX5, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the A330 (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively close but the A330 (APS-C) and HX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A330 was announced 13 months earlier than the HX5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the A330 scores versus the HX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A330 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A330 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony HX5
A330 | HX5 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony A330
HX5 | A330 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | May 2009 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony HX5
A330 | HX5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Sony A330 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A330 comes with exterior 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) and the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Sony A330 versus Sony HX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A330 versus the HX5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A330 and HX5 is 67 and 92 respectively.
Sony A330 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A330 and HX5.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The A330 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The older A330 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony A330 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-05-18 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 529 gr (1.17 pounds) | 200 gr (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $545 | $275 |