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Sony RX1R vs Sony W330

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony RX1R vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Replacement is Sony RX1R II
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony RX1R vs Sony W330 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Sony RX1R versus Sony W330, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and W330 (14MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and W330 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The RX1R was brought out 3 years after the W330 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the RX1R grades versus the W330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony W330

 RX1R W330 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 43 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony RX1R

 W330 RX1R 

Common features in the Sony RX1R and Sony W330

 RX1R W330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sony RX1R vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX1R features exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the RX1R against the W330.

Sony RX1R vs Sony W330 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX1R and W330 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX1R vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1R and W330.

All in all, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX1R will deliver greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger RX1R should have an edge in sensor tech.

Sony RX1R vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R Portrait photography factors
Sony W330 Portrait photography factors
82
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1R Street photography factors
Sony W330 Street photography factors
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (482g)
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R as a Sports photography camera
Sony W330 as a Sports photography camera
53
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R as a Travel photography camera
Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
62
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (270 shots)
more heavy than competition (482g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
65
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R Landscape photography advice
Sony W330 Landscape photography advice
66
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (270 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1R Vlogging information
Sony W330 Vlogging information
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (482 grams)
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Sony RX1R vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R and Sony W330
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-26 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 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Xtra FineTFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 482g (1.06 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
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 score 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2537 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
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