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Sony A330 vs Sony HX5

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Sony A330 vs Sony HX5 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A300
Sony HX5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony HX5

 A330 HX5 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony A330

 HX5 A330 
AnnouncedJune 2010May 2009Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony HX5

 A330 HX5 
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Sony A330 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A330 and HX5 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Sony A330 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A330 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A330
Portrait photography with Sony HX5
62
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
20
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A330
Street photography with Sony HX5
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 Sports photography advice
Sony HX5 Sports photography advice
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10MP)
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Travel photography camera
44
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A330 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
resolution not great (10MP)
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 Vlogging info
Sony HX5 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Sony A330 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony HX5
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
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