Sony A330 vs Sony HX90V

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony A330 versus Sony HX90V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The A330 was unveiled 6 years before the HX90V which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A330 scores versus the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are available at Sony A330 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A330 comes with outer measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Sony A330 versus Sony HX90V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A330 vs the HX90V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A330 and HX90V is 67 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A330 and HX90V.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A330 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX90V will resolve greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged A330 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.