Sony A330 vs Sony A33

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.

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.

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.

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

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.