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Sony A330 vs Sony W380

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony A330 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A300
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony A330 vs Sony W380 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Sony A330 versus Sony W380, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and W380 (14MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The A330 was announced 7 months before the W380 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A330 grades against the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony W380

 A330 W380 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony A330

 W380 A330 
LaunchedJanuary 2010May 2009Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony W380

 A330 W380 
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sony A330 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A330 offers physical measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A330 and the W380.

Sony A330 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A330 and W380 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Sony A330 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A330 and W380.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A330 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony W380 will offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged A330 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony A330 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A330 Portrait photography features
Sony W380 Portrait photography features
62
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A330 as a Street photography camera
Sony W380 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (230 per charge)
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 Travel photography advice
Sony W380 Travel photography advice
44
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A330 Landscape photography features
Sony W380 Landscape photography features
54
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 Vlogging info
Sony W380 Vlogging info
9
can't record video
29
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Sony A330 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony W380
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-05-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz 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 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 529g (1.17 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Battery type 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
Storage type SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $545 $44