Sony RX100 V vs Sony W330
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Sony RX100 V vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Introduced October 2016
- Superseded the Sony RX100 IV
- Successor is Sony RX100 VI
(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
- Introduced January 2010

Sony RX100 V vs Sony W330 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Sony RX100 V versus Sony W330, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the RX100 V (20MP) and W330 (14MP) and the RX100 V (1") and W330 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

The RX100 V was launched 6 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the RX100 V matches up against the W330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sony RX100 V vs Sony W330 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX100 V Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony W330
RX100 V | W330 | |||
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Introduced | October 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 83 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony RX100 V
W330 | RX100 V |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 V and Sony W330
RX100 V | W330 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Sony RX100 V vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 V comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Sony RX100 V versus Sony W330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the RX100 V compared to the W330.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 V and W330 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX100 V vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 V and W330.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX100 V featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 V will produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher RX100 V provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

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Sony RX100 V vs Sony W330 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2016-10-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 315 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-70mm (2.9x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,229k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 24.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 299 gr (0.66 lbs) | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 586 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $998 | $170 |