Sony W330 vs Sony A57
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Sony W330 vs Sony A57 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
Sony W330 vs Sony A57 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Sony W330 versus Sony A57, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W330 (14MP) and the A57 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the W330 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe W330 was released 3 years before the A57 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the W330 matches up against the A57 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony W330 vs Sony A57 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 & Sony SLT-A57. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony W330 Gallery & Sony A57 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony A57
W330 | A57 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Sony W330
A57 | W330 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 32 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony W330 and Sony A57
W330 | A57 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Sony W330 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sony W330 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony A57 has specifications of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony W330 versus Sony A57 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the W330 compared to the A57.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W330 and A57 is 96 and 64 respectively.
Sony W330 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the W330 and A57.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The W330 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A57 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older W330 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Sony W330 vs Sony A57 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | Sony SLT-A57 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | Sony SLT-A57 |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2012-09-13 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 pounds) | 618 gr (1.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 550 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN1 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $170 | $1,000 |