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Sony A330 vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Sony A330 vs Sony RX100 VA 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A300
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed July 2018
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Sony A330 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Sony A330 and Sony RX100 VA, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") use different sensor sizes.

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The A330 was manufactured 10 years prior to the RX100 VA which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A330 grades vs the RX100 VA with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony RX100 VA

 A330 RX100 VA 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony A330

 RX100 VA A330 
RevealedJuly 2018May 2009More modern by 111 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony RX100 VA

 A330 RX100 VA 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Sony A330 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A330 enjoys outer measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Sony A330 and Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A330 and the RX100 VA.

Sony A330 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A330 and RX100 VA is 67 and 89 respectively.

Sony A330 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A330 and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A330 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 VA will provide more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged A330 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A330 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A330
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VA
62
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
66
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sony A330 Street photography factors
Sony RX100 VA Street photography factors
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
86
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography highlights
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
not so great battery power (230 shots)
70
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 Travel photography features
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography features
44
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
76
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A330 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography factors
54
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
low MP (10 megapixels)
not so great battery power (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
66
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging advice
9
no video
81
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
lack of external mic port
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Sony A330 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony RX100 VA
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Category Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Released 2009-05-18 2018-07-13
Body design Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video 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) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 529g (1.17 lb) 299g (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 535 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 220 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $545 $998