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Sony A330 vs Sony WX1

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Sony A330 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A300
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Sony A330 vs Sony WX1 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Sony A330 vs Sony WX1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the A330 (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty close but the A330 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The A330 was revealed 2 months prior to the WX1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A330 scores vs the WX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony WX1

 A330 WX1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony A330

 WX1 A330 

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony WX1

 A330 WX1 
AnnouncedMay 2009August 2009Same generation
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Sony A330 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A330 provides external measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Sony A330 vs Sony WX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A330 compared to the WX1.

Sony A330 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A330 and WX1 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Sony A330 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A330 and WX1.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The A330 has got the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult.

Sony A330 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A330 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
62
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A330 Street photography factors
Sony WX1 Street photography factors
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 Travel photography features
Sony WX1 Travel photography features
44
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
56
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (149g)
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A330 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX1 Landscape photography factors
54
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
terrible battery power (230 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 Vlogging information
Sony WX1 Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
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Sony A330 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony WX1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2009-05-18 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 529 grams (1.17 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
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 All around 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FH50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $545 $149