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Sony A330 vs Sony WX220

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony A330 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A300
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Sony A330 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Sony A330 vs Sony WX220, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The A330 was released 5 years before the WX220 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A330 matches up against the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony WX220

 A330 WX220 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony A330

 WX220 A330 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014May 2009More recent by 57 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony WX220

 A330 WX220 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sony A330 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A330 has outside 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 WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A330 vs Sony WX220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A330 compared to the WX220.

Sony A330 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A330 and WX220 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Sony A330 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A330 and WX220.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A330 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX220 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older A330 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A330 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A330
Portrait photography with Sony WX220
62
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
37
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A330 Street photography details
Sony WX220 Street photography details
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 Sports photography factors
Sony WX220 Sports photography factors
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 Travel photography factors
Sony WX220 Travel photography factors
44
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
69
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A330 Landscape photography details
Sony WX220 Landscape photography details
54
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 Vlogging information
Sony WX220 Vlogging information
9
no video
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Sony A330 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony WX220
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-05-18 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Available lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 529 grams (1.17 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 210 images
Type 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)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $545 $198