Sony A330 vs Sony RX10

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony A330 vs Sony RX10, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and RX10 (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The A330 was released 5 years prior to the RX10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the A330 matches up against the RX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A330 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A330 has physical dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Sony A330 vs Sony RX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A330 vs the RX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A330 and RX10 is 67 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A330 and RX10.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A330 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX10 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older A330 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.