Sony A330 vs Sony A33
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Sony A330 vs Sony A33 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
- Announced May 2009
- Replaced the Sony A300
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Launched August 2010
- Renewed by Sony A35
Sony A330 vs Sony A33 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Sony A330 versus Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A330 was launched 15 months before the A33 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A330 matches up vs the A33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A330 vs Sony A33 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 and Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A330 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony A33
A330 | A33 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony A330
A33 | A330 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | May 2009 | More recent by 15 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony A33
A330 | A33 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Sony A330 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A330 offers external dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Examine the Sony A330 versus Sony A33 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A330 and the A33.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A330 and A33 is 67 and 67 respectively.
Sony A330 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A330 and A33.
As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A33 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older A330 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony A330 vs Sony A33 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony SLT-A33 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2009-05-18 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 143 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 529g (1.17 lb) | 500g (1.10 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 64 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.4 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | 535 | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | 340 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FH50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $545 | $230 |