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Sony RX1 vs Sony W330

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony RX1 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Introduced February 2013
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sony RX1 vs Sony W330 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Sony RX1 versus Sony W330, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and W330 (14MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and W330 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX1 was introduced 3 years later than the W330 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the RX1 matches up vs the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony W330

 RX1 W330 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2010More recent by 38 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony RX1

 W330 RX1 

Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony W330

 RX1 W330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Sony RX1 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1 features physical measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the RX1 and the W330.

Sony RX1 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX1 and W330 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX1 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1 and W330.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX1 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX1 will give greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent RX1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony RX1 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1 Portrait photography advice
Sony W330 Portrait photography advice
82
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1 Street photography features
Sony W330 Street photography features
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (482g)
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1 Sports photography information
Sony W330 Sports photography information
53
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
26
decent MP (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1 Travel photography details
Sony W330 Travel photography details
62
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (270 shots)
heavier than competition (482 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony RX1
Landscape photography with Sony W330
65
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (270 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1 Vlogging factors
Sony W330 Vlogging factors
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (482 grams)
26
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Sony RX1 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1 and Sony W330
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-02-19 2010-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-22.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Xtra FineTFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 482 grams (1.06 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2534 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $2,798 $170