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Sony A330 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony A330 vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Succeeded the Sony A300
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Sony A330 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony A330 versus Sony HX7V, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A330 was launched 3 years earlier than the HX7V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the A330 grades against the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony HX7V

 A330 HX7V 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony A330

 HX7V A330 
IntroducedJuly 2011May 2009More modern by 26 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony HX7V

 A330 HX7V 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sony A330 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sony A330 enjoys exterior dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Sony A330 versus Sony HX7V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A330 versus the HX7V.

Sony A330 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A330 and HX7V is 67 and 92 respectively.

Sony A330 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A330 and HX7V.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A330 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX7V will show extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged A330 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A330 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A330 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX7V Portrait photography factors
62
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A330
Street photography with Sony HX7V
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 Sports photography details
Sony HX7V Sports photography details
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 Travel photography info
Sony HX7V Travel photography info
44
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
67
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A330 Landscape photography details
Sony HX7V Landscape photography details
54
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (10MP)
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 Vlogging factors
Sony HX7V Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Sony A330 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony HX7V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-18 2011-07-19
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 529g (1.17 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
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 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
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 Single Single
Retail price $545 $499