- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 10.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 3200
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | DSLR-A330 | J3 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $649.00 | $599.95 |
| Street Price: | $529.99 | $617.00 |
| Date Available: | 2009-06-15 | 2013-02-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
27.0 oz
(765 g)
includes batteries |
12.7 oz
(359 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
5.0 x
3.8 x
2.8 in. (128 x 97 x 71 mm) |
4.0 x
2.4 x
1.1 in. (101 x 61 x 29 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Aptina |
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.2 | 14.2 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1 inch |
| Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.12 microns | 2.86 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 2.7x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 64 | 52 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.4 | 20.4 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.5 | 11.0 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 535 | 420 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3872 x 2592
(10.0 MP,
Other), 2896 x 1936 (5.6 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 2896 x 1632 (4.7 MP, Other), 1920 x 1088 (2.1 MP, Other) |
4608 x 3072
(14.2 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2304 x 1536 (3.5 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW | JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.4 | 60.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x240 (400p) 320x120 (1200p) |
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| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound | |
| Composite Video Out: | No | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) | Nikon 1 |
| Lens: | Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM | 1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 27 - 81mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 10 - 30mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - ?? (T) | f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/16 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
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| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 55.0mm | 40.5mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AF | Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF); Single-point (135 focus areas, center 73 support phase-detect), auto-area (41 focus areas), subject tracking |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.74x mag., 19.7mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.0 diopter | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.49x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.74x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,400 dots | 921,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 12.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 160 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto ISO, 160 - 6400 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom | Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, underwater, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/16000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 40-segment honeycomb pattern, center-weighted, spot | Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait/Night View | New Creative Mode includes Easy Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portrait. |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 5, 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off | Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain with slow sync |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 10.0 m / 32.8 ft. | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | Lens dependent. |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/60 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW | 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound | |
| Included Memory: | 0.0 MB | |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wireless | |
| Connections (extended): | DC input, min-HDMI | HDMI out (Type C, Mini) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.49 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.73 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 13 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.4 | 60.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 18 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.20 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.183 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.24 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.107 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Optical Viewfinder: Full Autofocus Wide Area AF lag = 0.203s Live View: Full Autofocus Single Area AF lag = 0.191s Pre-focused lag: 0.107s | |
| Startup Time: | 0.6 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.2 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.1 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 510 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-FH50 | Proprietary EN-EL20 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FH50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Software/USB Driver CD-ROM | ViewNX 2 / Short Movie Creator CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X (v. 10.13+) | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | SteadyShot Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, Live View, Tilting LCD. | Available in White, Black, Silver, Burgundy and Beige. |
