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Nikon Z5 vs Sony W330

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
86
Overall
79
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced July 2020
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony W330 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon Z5 versus Sony W330, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and W330 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and W330 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was revealed 10 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Z5 scores vs the W330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony W330

 Z5 W330 
IntroducedJuly 2020January 2010Fresher by 129 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Nikon Z5

 W330 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony W330

 Z5 W330 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 enjoys physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Z5 vs the W330.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and W330 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and W330.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z5 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z5 will render extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Z5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography info
Sony W330 Portrait photography info
85
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography details
Sony W330 Street photography details
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than average (675g)
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W330 as a Sports photography camera
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery power (470 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Sony W330
68
great battery power (470 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
more heavy than average (675g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z5
Landscape photography with Sony W330
86
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery power (470 CIPA)
has double storage slots
37
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging info
Sony W330 Vlogging info
34
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (675g)
26
really wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony W330
 Nikon Z5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2020-07-20 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4016 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 4cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15c NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Two One
Price at launch $1,399 $170