Sony a330 Specifications

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Product
Name Sony a330
Manufacturer Sony
SKU DSLR-A330 / CX85200
Release Date and Price
Release Year 2009
Release Date 2009-05-18
MSRP 649 USD
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B&H Photo Video
Adorama
Camera Type
Camera Type DSLR
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DSLR vs Mirrorless Cameras
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
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Sensor Type CCD
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Resolution 3872 x 2592 pixels
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Megapixels 10 MP (10036224 total pixels)
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Image Processor Bionz
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Image
ISO Range 100 - 3200
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White Balance Presets 6
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Custom White Balance Yes
Setting Up Custom White Balance in Your Camera
Image Stabilization Yes (Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization in Digital and Mirrorless Cameras
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops
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Uncompressed format RAW
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Optics and Focus
Autofocus Motor Yes
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Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView

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Focus Points 9
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Lens Mount Sony A

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Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm

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Screen and viewfinder
Articulated LCD Tilting
Screen size 2.7”
Screen dots 230400
Touchscreen No
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Screen Type N/A
Live view Yes
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Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror)
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Viewfinder Coverage 95%
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Viewfinder Magnification 0.74× (0.49× 35mm equiv.)
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Viewfinder Resolution N/A
Photography features
Frames per second 2,5 fps
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Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds
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Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds
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Built-in Flash Yes
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Built-in Flash Range 10 meters
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External Flash Yes
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Self-Timer Yes
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Time-lapse No
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Metering Modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot

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Exposure Compensation +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
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Videography features
Video Recording No
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Built-in Microphone No
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Built-in Speakers No
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Storage
Memory Card Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD/SDHC

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Connectivity
HDMI Output Yes
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Microphone Port No
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Headphone Port No
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Wireless No
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Remote Control Yes (Wireless (Optional))
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GPS No
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Body and Dimensions
Enviromentally sealed No
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Battery Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion NP-FH50 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery SKU 230
Battery Life 529 shots according to CIPA
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Width 128 mm
Height 97 mm
Depth 71 mm
Weight 529 gram including battery
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