Sony A330 vs Sony WX9

Let's take a closer look at the Sony A330 and Sony WX9, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The A330 was revealed 19 months prior to the WX9 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the A330 scores against the WX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are provided at Sony A330 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A330 features exterior dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A330 and Sony WX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A330 compared to the WX9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A330 and WX9 is 67 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A330 and WX9.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A330 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX9 will give more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A330 is going to be behind in sensor technology.