Entered CNET Catalog: 05/20/2009
SKU: CNETDSLRA330YBRN
Manufacturer: Sony Electronics, Inc.
Manufacturer description
Striking a perfect balance between ease-of-use and powerful features, the Sony a DSLR-A330Y digital SLR camera puts better pictures at your fingertips. The a A330 offers the convenience of live view, which lets you compose and capture shots via a tiltable 2.7" LCD screen while 10.2-megapixel resolution provides superb image clarity, and exceptionally quick AF response helps you capture the perfect moment. Plus, SteadyShot INSIDE in-camera image stabilization reduces blur, while the on-screen help guide and graphic display help take the complexity out of DSLR photography. The a A330Y comes with an 18-55mm standard zoom lens and a 55-200mm telephoto lens. Product summary
The good: Fast Live View AF and single-shot performance; tiltable LCD; dual card slots; relatively simple, straightforward operation; built-in wireless flash and image stabilization; helpful SteadyShot indicator.
The bad: Smallish grip; middling viewfinder; default settings produce suboptimal photos.
The bottom line: The Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 is a solid entry-level dSLR that will surely have its fans, but unless you really want Live View, its cheaper sibling, the A230, is a better deal.
Average user rating: 0 stars Not yet available
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 (brown, with 18-55mm and 55-200mm lenses) specifications
- General
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode
- Width 5.0 in
- Depth 2.8 in
- Height 3.8 in
- Weight 17.3 oz
- Enclosure Color Brown
- Main Features
- Resolution 10.2 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type Super HAD CCD
- Total Pixels 1.08E+7 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 1.02E+7 pixels
- Field of View Crop Factor 1.5
- Sensor Dust Reduction Yes
- Sensor Features Anti-Dust coating , Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration)
- Light Sensitivity ISO 100-3200 , ISO auto
- Digital Zoom 2x
- Shooting Programs Portrait mode , Sports mode , Macro , Sunset , Landscape , Night portrait
- Special Effects Vivid , Portrait , Sunset , Black & White , Landscape , Night View , Neutral
- Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot, CCD-shift mechanism)
- Max Shutter Speed 0.00025 sec
- Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
- Min Shutter Speed 30.0 sec
- X-sync Speed 1/160 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot , Center-weighted , Multi-segment
- Exposure Modes Automatic , Manual , Bulb , Shutter-priority , Aperture-priority , Program
- Exposure Range EV 2-20 ( ISO 100 )
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps
- Exposure Metering Zones 40.0
- White Balance Custom , Presets , Automatic
- White Balance Presets Fluorescent , Cloudy , Shade , Flash , Daylight , Tungsten light
- Still Image Format RAW , JPEG , RAW + JPEG
- Remote Control Optional
- TV Tuner None
- Memory / Storage
- Supported Flash Memory Memory Stick PRO Duo , SD Memory Card , Memory Stick Duo
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage RAW RAW 3872 x 2176 , Standard JPEG 1920 x 1088 , Fine 2896 x 1936 , RAW+JPEG 2896 x 1632 , 3872 x 2592 , 1920 x 1280
- Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 10
- Flash Modes Flash OFF mode , Rear curtain sync , Slow synchro , Red-eye reduction , Fill-in mode , Auto mode
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Features Wireless off-camera control , AF illuminator , Flash +/- compensation
- Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 18.0 mm - 55.0 mm - F/3.5-5.6 DT SAM
- Focal Length 18.0 mm - 55.0 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera -55.5 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic , Manual
- Auto Focus TTL phase detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
- Min Focus Range 9.8 in
- Max View Angle 76.0 degrees
- Lens Aperture F/3.5-5.6
- Optical Zoom 3.0 x
- Zoom Adjustment Manual
- Lens Construction 7.0 group(s) / 8.0 element(s)
- Filter Size 55.0 mm
- Lens System Mounting Minolta A-type
- Features Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) , ED glass , Aspherical lens
- Lens System (2nd)
- Type Zoom lens - 55.0 mm - 200.0 mm - F/4.0-5.6 DT SAM
- Special Functions Tele
- Focal Length 55.0 mm - 200.0 mm
- Focal Lenght Equivalent to 35mm Camera 82.5 - 300mm
- Min Focus Range 37.4 in
- Lens Aperture F/4.0-5.6
- Focus Adjustment Automatic , Manual
- Optical Zoom 3.6 x
- Lens Construction 9.0 group(s) / 13.0 element(s)
- Filter Size 55.0 mm
- Features ED glass
- Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 10 sec , 2 sec
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Additional Features Histogram display , AF lock , PRINT Image Matching , RGB primary color filter , Brightness control , Automatic display brightness adjustment , Date/time stamp , Digital image rotation , USB 2.0 compatibility , Eye-Start AF system , Built-in help guide , LCD live view mode , DPOF support , PictBridge support , Sharpness control , Dynamic Range Optimizer , Digital tele-converter , Exif Print support , Saturation control
- Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Eye-level penta-dach mirror
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
- Field Coverage 95%
- Magnification 0.74x
- Dioptric Correction Range -2.5 to +1
- Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame
- Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Folding
- Display Format 230400.0 pixels
- Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
- Microphone
- Type None - Built-in
- Connections
- Connector Type 1.0 x Composite video output , 1.0 x HDMI output , 1.0 x USB
- Expansion Slot(s) 1.0 x SD Memory Card , 1.0 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
- Software
- Software Sony Image Data Converter SR , Drivers & Utilities , Sony Picture Motion Browser , Sony Image Data Lightbox SR
- System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support Apple Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later , MS Windows Vista , MS Windows XP , MS Windows 2000 Professional
- Peripheral Devices USB port , CD-ROM drive
- Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Body cap , Lens cap , Shoulder strap , Dust cap
- Cables Included 1.0 x USB cable , Video cable
- Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
- Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FH50
- Supported Battery 1.0 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
- Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year parts and labor warranty
- Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32.0 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104.0 °F
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