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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W330

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
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
Photography Glossary

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W330 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony W330, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively close but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The NEX-5T was revealed 3 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NEX-5T matches up vs the W330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony W330

 NEX-5T W330 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2010More recent by 45 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony NEX-5T

 W330 NEX-5T 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony W330

 NEX-5T W330 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5T comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the NEX-5T compared to the W330.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and W330 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5T and W330.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5T having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony NEX-5T will render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent NEX-5T provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography info
Sony W330 Portrait photography info
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-5T
Street photography with Sony W330
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Sports photography information
Sony W330 Sports photography information
69
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-5T
Travel photography with Sony W330
77
comes with touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography advice
Sony W330 Landscape photography advice
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
37
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Vlogging details
Sony W330 Vlogging details
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic port
26
pretty wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony W330
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-08-27 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 99 9
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 4cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO100) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 276g (0.61 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 1015 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $170