Sony A330 vs Sony WX50
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Sony A330 vs Sony WX50 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
- Introduced May 2009
- Superseded the Sony A300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
Sony A330 vs Sony WX50 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Sony A330 versus Sony WX50, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A330 was launched 3 years earlier than the WX50 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A330 grades against the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A330 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A330 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony WX50
A330 | WX50 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony A330
WX50 | A330 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | May 2009 | Fresher by 32 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony WX50
A330 | WX50 | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Sony A330 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A330 comes with external dimensions 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 WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony A330 versus Sony WX50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A330 against the WX50.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A330 and WX50 is 67 and 96 respectively.
Sony A330 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A330 and WX50.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A330 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX50 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older A330 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Sony A330 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-05-18 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | BIONZ |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
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 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 gr (1.17 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 photos | 240 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $545 | $250 |