Sony HX90V vs Sony W330

Its time to look more closely at the Sony HX90V vs Sony W330, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the HX90V (18MP) and W330 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX90V was revealed 5 years after the W330 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the HX90V grades against the W330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX90V Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX90V features outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W330 has specifications 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 HX90V vs Sony W330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the HX90V compared to the W330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX90V and W330 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX90V and W330.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX90V to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer HX90V is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.