Sony A330 vs Sony WX350
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Sony A330 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
- Released May 2009
- Superseded the Sony A300
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Superseded the Sony WX300
- New Model is Sony WX500
Sony A330 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Sony A330 vs Sony WX350, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A330 was brought out 5 years earlier than the WX350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A330 matches up versus the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A330 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A330 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony WX350
A330 | WX350 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony A330
WX350 | A330 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | May 2009 | Newer by 57 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony WX350
A330 | WX350 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Sony A330 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A330 has outside measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony A330 vs Sony WX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A330 against the WX350.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A330 and WX350 is 67 and 94 respectively.
Sony A330 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A330 and WX350.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A330 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX350 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged A330 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony A330 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-05-18 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.5 |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 529g (1.17 pounds) | 164g (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 photographs | 470 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $545 | $270 |