Sony HX400V vs Sony W330
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Sony HX400V vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Superseded the Sony HX300
(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
- Announced January 2010
Sony HX400V vs Sony W330 Overview
Below is a extended review of the Sony HX400V vs Sony W330, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the HX400V (20MP) and W330 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HX400V was brought out 4 years later than the W330 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HX400V scores vs the W330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony HX400V vs Sony W330 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX400V Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony W330
HX400V | W330 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | January 2010 | More recent by 50 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony HX400V
W330 | HX400V |
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Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony W330
HX400V | W330 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Sony HX400V vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX400V comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 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).
Examine the Sony HX400V vs Sony W330 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the HX400V compared to the W330.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX400V and W330 is 62 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX400V vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HX400V and W330.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX400V to resolve extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer HX400V will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony HX400V vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX400V vs Sony W330 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-02-12 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.3 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 660g (1.46 lbs) | 128g (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") | 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 | 300 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $448 | $170 |