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Sony A330 vs Sony A33

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Sony A330 vs Sony A33 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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A300
Sony A33
(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
Photography Glossary

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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony A33

 A330 A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony A330

 A33 A330 
LaunchedAugust 2010May 2009More recent by 15 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony A33

 A330 A33 
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).

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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.

Sony A330 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A330 and A33 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Sony A330 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A330 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A330 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A33 as a Portrait photography camera
62
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
72
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A330
Street photography with Sony A33
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
76
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 Sports photography details
Sony A33 Sports photography details
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
low battery power (230 per charge)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 Travel photography information
Sony A33 Travel photography information
44
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery power (230 CIPA)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A330 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A33 as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
low battery power (230 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
terrible battery pack (340 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 Vlogging information
Sony A33 Vlogging information
9
can't record video
77
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
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Sony A330 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony A33
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony SLT-A33
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
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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