Sony a1 vs Sony W330
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Sony a1 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 50MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Sony E Mount
- 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
- Announced January 2021
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010
Sony a1 vs Sony W330 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Sony a1 vs Sony W330, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and W330 (14MP) and the a1 (Full frame) and W330 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe a1 was announced 11 years after the W330 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the a1 matches up versus the W330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony a1 vs Sony W330 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are available at Sony a1 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Sony W330
a1 | W330 | |||
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Revealed | January 2021 | January 2010 | Newer by 135 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 230k | Clearer display (+1210k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony a1
W330 | a1 |
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Common features in the Sony a1 and Sony W330
a1 | W330 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony a1 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony a1 enjoys physical measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Sony a1 vs Sony W330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the a1 against the W330.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the a1 and W330 is 61 and 96 respectively.
Sony a1 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the a1 and W330.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The a1 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony a1 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer a1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Sony a1 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Sony Alpha a1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2021-01-26 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 50 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 8640 x 5760 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 32000 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 759 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 4cm |
Total lenses | 133 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,440k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 9,437k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.9x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 30.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/400 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 7680x4320 | 640x480 |
Video file format | XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 737 gr (1.62 lb) | 128 gr (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 530 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Launch cost | $6,498 | $170 |