Sony A330 vs Sony TX100V

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Sony A330 versus Sony TX100V, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The A330 was announced 19 months earlier than the TX100V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A330 matches up against the TX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A330 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A330 offers outer dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Sony A330 versus Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A330 vs the TX100V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A330 and TX100V is 67 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A330 and TX100V.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A330 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony TX100V will provide greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older A330 will be behind in sensor technology.