Sony A330 vs Sony WX350

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.