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Sony A330 vs Sony W690

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony A330 vs Sony W690 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  • Superseded the Sony A300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 W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Sony A330 vs Sony W690 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Sony A330 versus Sony W690, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and W690 (16MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The A330 was brought out 3 years before the W690 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A330 matches up versus the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony W690

 A330 W690 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony A330

 W690 A330 
LaunchedFebruary 2012May 2009Newer by 33 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony W690

 A330 W690 
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sony A330 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A330 features outer 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 W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A330 versus Sony W690 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A330 vs the W690.

Sony A330 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A330 and W690 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Sony A330 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A330 and W690.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A330 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W690 will provide greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged A330 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A330 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A330 Portrait photography advice
Sony W690 Portrait photography advice
62
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A330
Street photography with Sony W690
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W690 as a Sports photography camera
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
low battery life (230 CIPA)
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 Travel photography advice
Sony W690 Travel photography advice
44
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low battery life (230 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
68
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A330
Landscape photography with Sony W690
54
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
low battery life (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A330
Vlogging with Sony W690
9
can't record video
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Sony A330 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony W690
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-18 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 529 gr (1.17 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 220 images
Style 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 type SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $545 $297