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Sony A330 vs Sony W610

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Sony A330 vs Sony W610 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
  • Old Model is Sony A300
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Sony A330 vs Sony W610 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony A330 vs Sony W610, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and W610 (14MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The A330 was manufactured 3 years before the W610 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A330 matches up against the W610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony W610

 A330 W610 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony A330

 W610 A330 
LaunchedJanuary 2012May 2009More modern by 32 months

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony W610

 A330 W610 
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Sony A330 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Sony A330 comes with physical dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A330 against the W610.

Sony A330 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A330 and W610 is 67 and 97 respectively.

Sony A330 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A330 and W610.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A330 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W610 will provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged A330 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A330 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A330
Portrait photography with Sony W610
62
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A330 Street photography details
Sony W610 Street photography details
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
56
lighter than average (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 Sports photography information
Sony W610 Sports photography information
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 Travel photography info
Sony W610 Travel photography info
44
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average (113 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A330 Landscape photography info
Sony W610 Landscape photography info
54
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
bad battery life (230 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
33
really wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 Vlogging advice
Sony W610 Vlogging advice
9
no video
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
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Sony A330 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony W610
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-05-18 2012-01-10
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 529g (1.17 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 535 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 250 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $545 $200