Sony A330 vs Sony HX9V

In this article, we are analyzing the Sony A330 vs Sony HX9V, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The A330 was introduced 3 years earlier than the HX9V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the A330 grades vs the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A330 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Sony A330 has external dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Sony A330 vs Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A330 versus the HX9V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A330 and HX9V is 67 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A330 and HX9V.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A330 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX9V will result in extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older A330 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.