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Sony HX80 vs Sony W330

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony HX80 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released March 2016
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sony HX80 vs Sony W330 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Sony HX80 versus Sony W330, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the HX80 (18MP) and W330 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX80 was unveiled 6 years later than the W330 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the HX80 scores vs the W330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony W330

 HX80 W330 
RevealedMarch 2016January 2010More recent by 76 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony HX80

 W330 HX80 

Common features in the Sony HX80 and Sony W330

 HX80 W330 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Sony HX80 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX80 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the HX80 versus the W330.

Sony HX80 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HX80 and W330 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX80 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX80 and W330.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX80 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent HX80 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony HX80 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX80 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
39
MP count decent (18MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX80 Street photography info
Sony W330 Street photography info
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W330 as a Sports photography camera
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
76
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
49
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
37
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX80 Vlogging advice
Sony W330 Vlogging advice
75
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have microphone support
26
really wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Sony HX80 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX80 and Sony W330
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2016-03-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $368 $170