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Sony A330 vs Sony W830

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony A330 vs Sony W830 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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A300
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Released January 2014
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Sony A330 vs Sony W830 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Sony A330 versus Sony W830, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and W830 (20MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and W830 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The A330 was launched 5 years prior to the W830 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A330 grades versus the W830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony W830

 A330 W830 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony A330

 W830 A330 
ReleasedJanuary 2014May 2009Fresher by 56 months

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony W830

 A330 W830 
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Sony A330 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A330 features external measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A330 and the W830.

Sony A330 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A330 and W830 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Sony A330 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A330 and W830.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A330 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W830 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older A330 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A330 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A330
Portrait photography with Sony W830
62
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A330 Street photography highlights
Sony W830 Street photography highlights
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 Sports photography details
Sony W830 Sports photography details
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
bad battery power (230 per charge)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 Travel photography advice
Sony W830 Travel photography advice
44
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (230 shots)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A330 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
bad battery power (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W830 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Sony A330 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony W830
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2009-05-18 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 529g (1.17 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $545 $128