Sony A330 vs Sony RX1R
67 Imaging
50 Features
50 Overall
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79 Imaging
70 Features
58 Overall
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Sony A330 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced May 2009
- Older Model is Sony A300
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Newer Model is Sony RX1R II
Sony A330 vs Sony RX1R Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Sony A330 vs Sony RX1R, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) come with different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A330 was unveiled 5 years before the RX1R and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A330 scores against the RX1R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A330 vs Sony RX1R Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are available at Sony A330 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony RX1R
A330 | RX1R | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony A330
RX1R | A330 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | May 2009 | More recent by 50 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony RX1R
A330 | RX1R | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Sony A330 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A330 has got outer 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 RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Compare the Sony A330 vs Sony RX1R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A330 versus the RX1R.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A330 and RX1R is 67 and 79 respectively.
Sony A330 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A330 and RX1R.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A330 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1R will give extra detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older A330 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Sony A330 vs Sony RX1R Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-05-18 | 2013-06-26 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.0 |
Total lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 529 gr (1.17 lb) | 482 gr (1.06 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 64 | 91 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.4 | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 535 | 2537 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | 270 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $545 | $2,798 |