Sony A330 vs Sony TX200V
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Sony A330 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(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
- Released May 2009
- Older Model is Sony A300
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Released January 2012
Sony A330 vs Sony TX200V Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Sony A330 vs Sony TX200V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A330 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TX200V which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A330 matches up against the TX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A330 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A330 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony TX200V
A330 | TX200V | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony A330
TX200V | A330 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | May 2009 | More modern by 32 months | |
Display size | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony TX200V
A330 | TX200V | |||
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Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Sony A330 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A330 offers outside measurements 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 TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Sony A330 vs Sony TX200V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A330 against the TX200V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A330 and TX200V is 67 and 96 respectively.
Sony A330 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A330 and TX200V.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A330 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony TX200V will offer greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A330 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony A330 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A330 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-05-18 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3.3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED 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 | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 529g (1.17 pounds) | 129g (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $545 | $500 |