Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W330

On this page, we are matching up the Sony RX100 IV versus Sony W330, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the RX100 IV (20MP) and W330 (14MP) and the RX100 IV (1") and W330 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 IV was launched 5 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the RX100 IV grades vs the W330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 IV Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX100 IV features physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 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).

Compare the Sony RX100 IV versus Sony W330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the RX100 IV against the W330.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 IV and W330 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 IV and W330.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX100 IV due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 IV will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger RX100 IV should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.