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Sony A330 vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Sony A330 vs Sony RX10 III 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
  • Replaced the Sony A300
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Launched March 2016
  • Replaced the Sony RX10 II
  • Renewed by Sony RX10 IV
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Sony A330 vs Sony RX10 III Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sony A330 versus Sony RX10 III, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and RX10 III (1") possess different sensor sizing.

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The A330 was revealed 7 years prior to the RX10 III which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A330 matches up vs the RX10 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony RX10 III

 A330 RX10 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Sony A330

 RX10 III A330 
LaunchedMarch 2016May 2009Newer by 83 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony RX10 III

 A330 RX10 III 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Sony A330 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A330 comes with physical measurements 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 RX10 III has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Compare the Sony A330 versus Sony RX10 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A330 against the RX10 III.

Sony A330 vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A330 and RX10 III is 67 and 53 respectively.

Sony A330 vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A330 and RX10 III.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A330 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX10 III will give greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged A330 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A330 vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A330 Portrait photography info
Sony RX10 III Portrait photography info
62
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A330 Street photography factors
Sony RX10 III Street photography factors
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
weather proof
heavier than competitors (1,051g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 Sports photography factors
Sony RX10 III Sports photography factors
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
70
great zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (420 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A330
Travel photography with Sony RX10 III
44
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (230 shots)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
55
better than average battery (420 per charge)
weather proof
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (1,051 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A330 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
64
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery (420 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 Vlogging highlights
Sony RX10 III Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (1,051g)
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Sony A330 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony RX10 III
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Category Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-18 2016-03-29
Body design Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-600mm (25.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 529 gr (1.17 lbs) 1051 gr (2.32 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 70
DXO Color Depth rating 22.4 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 12.6
DXO Low light rating 535 472
Other
Battery life 230 photos 420 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $545 $1,398