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Sony A330 vs Sony A55

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony SLT-A55 front
Portability
67
Imaging
56
Features
80
Overall
65

Sony A330 vs Sony A55 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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A300
Sony A55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Later Model is Sony A57
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Sony A330 vs Sony A55 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony A330 vs Sony A55, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and A55 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The A330 was revealed 15 months prior to the A55 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A330 matches up vs the A55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony A55

 A330 A55 

Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Sony A330

 A55 A330 
ReleasedAugust 2010May 2009More modern by 15 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony A55

 A330 A55 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Sony A330 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A330 enjoys exterior measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A330 compared to the A55.

Sony A330 vs Sony A55 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A330 and A55 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Sony A330 vs Sony A55 top view buttons comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A330 and A55.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony A55 to give you extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A330 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A330 vs Sony A55 sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony A55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony A55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A330 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A55 as a Portrait photography camera
62
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
73
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A330 Street photography advice
Sony A55 Street photography advice
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 Sports photography details
Sony A55 Sports photography details
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
not so great battery life (230 shots)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (380 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A55 as a Travel photography camera
44
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (380 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A330 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A55 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (10MP)
not so great battery life (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
bad battery life (380 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 Vlogging information
Sony A55 Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
78
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
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Sony A330 vs Sony A55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony A55
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony SLT-A55
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Sony SLT-A55
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-05-18 2010-08-24
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
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)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 529 gr (1.17 lb) 500 gr (1.10 lb)
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 rating 64 73
DXO Color Depth rating 22.4 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 12.4
DXO Low light rating 535 816
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 380 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $545 $800