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Sony A330 vs Sony W620

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony A330 vs Sony W620 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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A300
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sony A330 vs Sony W620 Overview

Lets look closer at the Sony A330 and Sony W620, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and W620 (14MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The A330 was revealed 3 years earlier than the W620 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A330 scores versus the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony W620

 A330 W620 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony A330

 W620 A330 
ReleasedJanuary 2012May 2009More modern by 32 months

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony W620

 A330 W620 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sony A330 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A330 has got outside dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Sony A330 and Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A330 and the W620.

Sony A330 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A330 and W620 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Sony A330 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A330 and W620.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A330 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W620 will give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged A330 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A330 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A330 Portrait photography features
Sony W620 Portrait photography features
62
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A330 as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 Sports photography advice
Sony W620 Sports photography advice
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
32
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 Travel photography highlights
Sony W620 Travel photography highlights
44
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (230 shots)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A330 Landscape photography factors
Sony W620 Landscape photography factors
54
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
33
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 Vlogging information
Sony W620 Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sony A330 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony W620
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-18 2012-01-10
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 529g (1.17 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 images 220 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 1 1
Cost at release $545 $102