Sony A330 vs Sony RX100
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Sony A330 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched August 2012
- Replacement is Sony RX100 II
Sony A330 vs Sony RX100 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony A330 and Sony RX100, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and RX100 (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A330 was manufactured 4 years prior to the RX100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the A330 scores against the RX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A330 vs Sony RX100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A330 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony RX100
A330 | RX100 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sony A330
RX100 | A330 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | May 2009 | More recent by 39 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony RX100
A330 | RX100 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Sony A330 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A330 features external dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Check out the Sony A330 and Sony RX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A330 versus the RX100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A330 and RX100 is 67 and 91 respectively.
Sony A330 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A330 and RX100.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A330 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 will provide greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older A330 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony A330 vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-05-18 | 2012-08-28 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor 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 |
Highest resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 529 grams (1.17 lbs) | 240 grams (0.53 lbs) |
Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 64 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.4 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 535 | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | 330 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $545 | $448 |