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Sony A330 vs Sony A68

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Sony A330 vs Sony A68 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A300
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A65
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Sony A330 vs Sony A68 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Sony A330 and Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and A68 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A330 was introduced 7 years prior to the A68 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A330 matches up vs the A68 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony A68

 A330 A68 

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony A330

 A68 A330 
LaunchedNovember 2015May 2009Fresher by 78 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony A68

 A330 A68 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Sony A330 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A330 offers physical dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony A68 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Compare the Sony A330 and Sony A68 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A330 and the A68.

Sony A330 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A330 and A68 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Sony A330 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A330 and A68.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A68 to offer greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older A330 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A330 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A330 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A68 as a Portrait photography camera
62
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A330
Street photography with Sony A68
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 Sports photography info
Sony A68 Sports photography info
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
bad battery life (230 per charge)
75
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
low battery pack (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 Travel photography details
Sony A68 Travel photography details
44
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
55
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (510 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A330 Landscape photography features
Sony A68 Landscape photography features
54
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery pack (510 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 Vlogging information
Sony A68 Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Sony A330 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony A68
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Sony SLT-A68
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-05-18 2015-11-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz X
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 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 529g (1.17 lbs) 610g (1.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 79
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 13.5
DXO Low light score 535 701
Other
Battery life 230 images 510 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $545 $581