Sony A330 vs Sony TF1
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Sony A330 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(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
- Previous Model is Sony A300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Announced June 2013
Sony A330 vs Sony TF1 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Sony A330 versus Sony TF1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe A330 was manufactured 5 years before the TF1 which 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 TF1 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A330 matches up vs the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A330 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are available at Sony A330 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony TF1
A330 | TF1 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony A330
TF1 | A330 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | May 2009 | More modern by 49 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony TF1
A330 | TF1 | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sony A330 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A330 features exterior measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Sony A330 versus Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A330 compared to the TF1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A330 and TF1 is 67 and 94 respectively.
Sony A330 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A330 and TF1.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A330 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony TF1 will give you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A330 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony A330 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A330 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-05-18 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
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 | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 529g (1.17 lbs) | 152g (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 535 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photos | 240 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FH50 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $545 | $266 |