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Sony Alpha DSLR-A330

Announced May 18, 2009 •
10 megapixels | 2.7″ screen | APS-C sensor
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Sony Alpha A330 10.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with Super SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization (Body)
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Product description
Announced May 18, 2009

Featuring a 10.2MP CCS sensor, the A330 is an unremarkable upgrade to the A300 with a tiltable LCD screen and Sony's unique Quick AF Live View. A new Graphic User Interface (GUI) makes it slightly more user-friendly than its predecessor.

Product timeline
Sony launches Alpha 230, Alpha 330 and Alpha 380
May 18, 2009
Quick specs
Body type Compact SLR
Max resolution 3872 x 2592
Effective pixels 10 megapixels
Sensor size APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm)
Sensor type CCD
ISO Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha
Focal length mult. 1.5×
Articulated LCD Tilting
Screen size 2.7″
Screen dots 230,400
Max shutter speed 1/4000 sec
Storage types SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries) 529 g (1.17 lb / 18.66 oz)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 2.8″)
GPS None

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