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Sony A330 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Sony A330 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Sony A330
(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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A300
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony RX1R

 A330 RX1R 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony A330

 RX1R A330 
RevealedJune 2013May 2009More recent by 50 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony RX1R

 A330 RX1R 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A330 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A330 and RX1R is 67 and 79 respectively.

Sony A330 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A330 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A330
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R
62
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
82
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A330 Street photography information
Sony RX1R Street photography information
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A330
Sports photography with Sony RX1R
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
53
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (270 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 Travel photography features
Sony RX1R Travel photography features
44
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery (230 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
62
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (270 shots)
heavier than average in class (482 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A330 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (10MP)
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
66
manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 Vlogging information
Sony RX1R Vlogging information
9
no video
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (482 grams)
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Sony A330 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony RX1R
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
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