Sony RX100 II vs Sony W330

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony RX100 II versus Sony W330, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the RX100 II (20MP) and W330 (14MP) and the RX100 II (1") and W330 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 II was revealed 3 years later than the W330 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the RX100 II grades vs the W330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX100 II Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony RX100 II provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Sony RX100 II versus Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the RX100 II versus the W330.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 II and W330 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 II and W330.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX100 II having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 II will give you more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent RX100 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.