Olympus 7000 vs Sony W330
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Olympus 7000 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced January 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju 7000
(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
- Released January 2010
Photography Glossary Olympus 7000 vs Sony W330 Overview
Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus 7000 vs Sony W330, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 7000 was unveiled 12 months prior to the W330 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 7000 grades versus the W330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Sony W330
| 7000 | W330 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Olympus 7000
| W330 | 7000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Sony W330
| 7000 | W330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus 7000 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 7000 vs Sony W330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 7000 compared to the W330.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and W330 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 7000 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and W330.
All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W330 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 7000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus 7000 vs Sony W330 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
| Otherwise known as | mju 7000 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.80 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 172 gr (0.38 pounds) | 128 gr (0.28 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $280 | $170 |