Sony A330 vs Sony A68

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 and Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are available at Sony A330 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.