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Sony HX400V vs Sony W330

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony HX400V vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Sony HX400V
(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  • Superseded the Sony HX300
Sony W330
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony W330

 HX400V W330 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 50 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony HX400V

 W330 HX400V 

Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony W330

 HX400V W330 
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX400V vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX400V and W330 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX400V vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX400V vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX400V Portrait photography factors
Sony W330 Portrait photography factors
51
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX400V
Street photography with Sony W330
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (660g)
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX400V as a Sports photography camera
Sony W330 as a Sports photography camera
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
resolution is good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX400V
Travel photography with Sony W330
53
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (660 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX400V Landscape photography features
Sony W330 Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX400V
Vlogging with Sony W330
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
heavier than average (660g)
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
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Sony HX400V vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX400V and Sony W330
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
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