Sony A330 vs Sony W290

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Sony A330 versus Sony W290, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A330 (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very close but the A330 (APS-C) and W290 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The A330 was manufactured 3 months after the W290 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the A330 scores versus the W290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A330 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A330 comes with exterior measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A330 versus Sony W290 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A330 against the W290.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A330 and W290 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A330 and W290.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A330 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony W290 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.