Sony A330 vs Sony WX300
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Sony A330 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2009
- Old Model is Sony A300
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Newer Model is Sony WX350
Sony A330 vs Sony WX300 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Sony A330 versus Sony WX300, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A330 was brought out 4 years prior to the WX300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A330 matches up versus the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A330 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are available at Sony A330 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony WX300
A330 | WX300 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony A330
WX300 | A330 | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | May 2009 | More recent by 45 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony WX300
A330 | WX300 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Sony A330 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A330 offers exterior measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Sony A330 versus Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A330 versus the WX300.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A330 and WX300 is 67 and 94 respectively.
Sony A330 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A330 and WX300.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A330 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX300 will resolve greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older A330 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony A330 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-05-18 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-6.5 |
Number of lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 529g (1.17 lbs) | 166g (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FH50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $545 | $330 |