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Sony A330 vs Sony W370

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony A330 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Sony A330
(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
Sony W370
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony W370

 A330 W370 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony A330

 W370 A330 
IntroducedJanuary 2010May 2009Fresher by 7 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony W370

 A330 W370 
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A330 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A330 and W370 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Sony A330 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A330 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A330 Portrait photography advice
Sony W370 Portrait photography advice
62
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A330 Street photography info
Sony W370 Street photography info
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 Travel photography features
Sony W370 Travel photography features
44
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A330
Landscape photography with Sony W370
54
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 Vlogging advice
Sony W370 Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Sony A330 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony W370
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
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