Sony A330 vs Sony W370
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Sony A330 vs Sony W370 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
- Succeeded the Sony A300
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010
Sony A330 vs Sony W370 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Sony A330 versus Sony W370, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A330 was manufactured 7 months prior to the W370 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A330 scores vs the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A330 vs Sony W370 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A330 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony W370
A330 | W370 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony A330
W370 | A330 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | May 2009 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony W370
A330 | W370 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Sony A330 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Sony A330 enjoys external 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 W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Sony A330 versus Sony W370 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A330 and the W370.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A330 and W370 is 67 and 94 respectively.
Sony A330 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A330 and W370.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A330 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W370 will render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older A330 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony A330 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-05-18 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.6-5.6 |
Amount of lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 529 grams (1.17 lbs) | 179 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $545 | $230 |