Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W330
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Announced February 2011
(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

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W330 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony W330, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SZ-10 was unveiled 14 months later than the W330 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SZ-10 grades against the W330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W330 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony W330
SZ-10 | W330 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 14 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Olympus SZ-10
W330 | SZ-10 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony W330
SZ-10 | W330 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 features external dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony W330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-10 versus the W330.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and W330 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and W330.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent SZ-10 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-02-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 lb) | 128g (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 220 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $300 | $170 |