Sony RX10 IV vs Sony W330

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony RX10 IV and Sony W330, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the RX10 IV (20MP) and W330 (14MP) and the RX10 IV (1") and W330 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The RX10 IV was launched 7 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the RX10 IV grades versus the W330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX10 IV Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony RX10 IV features exterior measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) and the Sony W330 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the RX10 IV versus the W330.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX10 IV and W330 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RX10 IV and W330.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX10 IV featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent RX10 IV provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.