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Nikon D5200 vs Sony W330

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69
Nikon D5200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon D5200 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
  • Released May 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon D5100
  • Updated by Nikon D5300
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon D5200 vs Sony W330 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Nikon D5200 and Sony W330, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the D5200 (24MP) and W330 (14MP) and the D5200 (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The D5200 was introduced 3 years after the W330 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D5200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D5200 scores against the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Sony W330

 D5200 W330 
AnnouncedMay 2013January 2010More modern by 41 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Nikon D5200

 W330 D5200 

Common features in the Nikon D5200 and Sony W330

 D5200 W330 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon D5200 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D5200 offers physical measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the D5200 against the W330.

Nikon D5200 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D5200 and W330 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Nikon D5200 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5200 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D5200 and W330.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D5200 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon D5200 will offer greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern D5200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D5200 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5200 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5200 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D5200
Portrait photography with Sony W330
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5200 as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
69
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5200 Sports photography info
Sony W330 Sports photography info
61
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (500 per charge)
26
resolution is good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5200 Travel photography info
Sony W330 Travel photography info
69
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (500 shots)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D5200
Landscape photography with Sony W330
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (500 CIPA)
38
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5200 Vlogging highlights
Sony W330 Vlogging highlights
71
display is selfie friendly
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
26
quite wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon D5200 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5200 and Sony W330
 Nikon D5200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D5200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2013-05-16 2010-01-07
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 39 9
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555g (1.22 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 84 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1284 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $595 $170