Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W330
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Introduced January 2013
(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
- Revealed January 2010

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W330 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W330, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The XZ-10 was announced 3 years later than the W330 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the XZ-10 matches up vs the W330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W330 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony W330
XZ-10 | W330 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 38 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Olympus XZ-10
W330 | XZ-10 |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony W330
XZ-10 | W330 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W330 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the W330.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and W330 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and W330.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W330 to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher XZ-10 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-01-30 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221g (0.49 lb) | 128g (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 | 240 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | Li-50B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $428 | $170 |