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Sony A330 vs Sony WX50

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sony A330 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Sony A330
(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  • Superseded the Sony A300
Sony WX50
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony WX50

 A330 WX50 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony A330

 WX50 A330 
RevealedJanuary 2012May 2009Fresher by 32 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony WX50

 A330 WX50 
Display dimensions2.7"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A330 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A330 and WX50 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Sony A330 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A330 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A330 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX50 Portrait photography advice
62
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
34
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A330 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A330
Sports photography with Sony WX50
50
has 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 (230 per charge)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
44
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (230 shots)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others in class (117g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A330 Landscape photography info
Sony WX50 Landscape photography info
54
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A330
Vlogging with Sony WX50
9
can't record video
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Sony A330 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony WX50
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
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