Sony Alpha A330 review

Sony's Alpha 330 aims to make photography easy for first-time digital SLR buyers

Our Score 4.5

Last reviewed: 2009-08-11August 11th 2009

Digital SLRs/Hybrids Review

Price at launch	£499.99
Product Type	Digital SLR Camera
Battery Size Supported	Proprietary Battery Size
Effective Camera Resolution	10.2 Megapixel
USB	Yes
Wide Angle	Yes
Product Family	alpha A
Image Stabilization	Optical
Colour	Black
Optical Zoom	3.1x
Brand Name	Sony
Screen Size	6.9 cm (2.7")
Viewfinder Type	SLR
Weight (Approximate)	490.0 g
Minimum Focus Distance	250 mm
Maximum Image Resolution	3872 x 2592
Number of Batteries Supported	1
Battery Built-in	No
Battery Rechargeable	Yes
Battery Included	Yes
Display Screen Type	LCD
Total Camera Resolution	10.8 Megapixel
HDMI	Yes
Camera Assembly	Body Only
Memory Card Supported	Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, Secure Digital (SD) Card, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card
Height	97.0 mm
Width	128.0 mm
Depth	71.4 mm
Autofocus Points	9
Product Series	A
Focal Length	18 mm to 55 mm (Lens 1)
Image Formats	JPEG, RAW
Flash Modes	Auto Flash, Red-eye Reduction, Flash ON, Flash OFF
Focus Modes	Auto, Manual
Manufacturer	Sony Corporation
Product Model	DSLR-A330
Product Name	alpha DSLR-A330 Digital SLR Cameras
Product Line	alpha
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Manufacturer Part Number	DSLRA330LCEH
Manufacturer Website Address	www.sony.co.uk
Marketing Information	Catch life from any angle with the creative freedom of free style shooting. Compact, light and easy to use with fabulous picture quality: it all adds up to digital SLR photography made brilliantly accessible.
Battery Life	510 Shot
Package Contents	alpha DSLR-A330 Digital SLR Cameras Lens 18 to 55
Display Resolution	230400 Pixel
Standard Warranty	1 Year