| Basic Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Resolution: | 10.20 Megapixels |
| Kit Lens: | 3.00x zoom 18-55mm (27-83mm eq.) |
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD |
| LCD Size: | 2.7 inch |
| ISO: | 100-3200 |
| Shutter: | 30-1/4000 |
| Max Aperture: | 3.5 |
| Mem Type: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SDHC |
| Battery: | Custom LiIon |
| Dimensions: | 5.0 x 3.8 x 2.8 in. (128 x 97 x 71 mm) |
| Weight: | 27.0 oz (765 g) includes batteries |
| MSRP: | $649 |
| Availability: | 06/2009 |
| Test Summary (Mouse over items for explanations) | |
|---|---|
| Power-on Time | 0.6 sec |
| Shutter Lag, Full Autofocus | 0.199 sec |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocused | 0.107 sec |
| Shot to Shot time | 0.49 sec |
| Continuous Speed | 2.37 fps (18 shots) |
| Best Macro | 2.32x1.57 in 59x40mm |
| Viewfinder accuracy (Optical) | 96% |
| Viewfinder accuracy (LCD) | 93% |
| Distortion (Wide Angle) | 1.0% |
| Distortion (Telephoto) | 0.0% |
| Battery Life (CIPA standard) | 510 shots |
Sony A330 Overview
Reviewed by Shawn Barnett, Dave Etchells, and Zig Weidelich
Preview Posted: 05/18/09
Review Posted: 10/31/09
Bucking the trend toward greater complexity and higher resolution, Sony has revamped their consumer digital SLR line with a new focus on even greater simplicity, lower-cost cameras, and more affordable beginner optics. Indeed, the three new SLRs, the Sony A230, A330, and A380 share more specifications in common with their predecessors than they do differences, with the main changes occurring in the size, weight, and shape categories.
Resolution for all three bodies is unchanged. The Sony A230 and A330 both have a 10.2-megapixel sensor, and the A380 has a 14.2-megapixel sensor. And though the A330 and A380 both have the fastest Live View mode available, they have no built-in movie mode in any model.
The Sony A330's new body design features fewer buttons to avoid confusing the user, and a few tweaks to the Function menu and the Status display. All three cameras are also bundled with a new 18-55mm lens to replace the 18-70mm lens previously used as a kit lens. The new lens design is shorter and lighter, and is the first of the company's new SAM lens line. Standing for Smooth Autofocus Motor, the new electronically linked lenses are designed to be less expensive than Sony's current offerings, while still offering high optical quality.
The Sony A330 includes support for both Memory Stick Duo and Secure Digital cards, with a manual switch to select between the two. Gone is support for CompactFlash, as is now true for most consumer SLRs.
A new Help system joins the improved DRO brought over from the A900 and the Sony A330 and its new brothers have the SteadyShot Inside feature. There are a number of other feature improvements in the Sony A330, including bigger AF points, a new self-timer mode, and even a new optional flash, all of which we'll get to in the User Report below.
The Sony A330 started shipping in June 2009, initially priced at $649 with the 18-55mm kit lens, and $849 with the 18-55mm and 55-200mm lenses, covering an 11x zoom range. The Sony A330 is the only camera that will also be available in a Copper Brown color, including a matching kit lens. Be sure to check prices by clicking on the links above right and in the shopping pods below for the latest prices on the Sony A330!
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