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Sony TX1 vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony TX1 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched August 2009
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
  • Released January 2010
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Sony TX1 vs Sony W330 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony TX1 versus Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both built by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and W330 (14MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and W330 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The TX1 was launched 5 months earlier than the W330 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TX1 scores against the W330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony W330

 TX1 W330 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony TX1

 W330 TX1 

Common features in the Sony TX1 and Sony W330

 TX1 W330 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony TX1 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sony TX1 comes with external measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TX1 versus Sony W330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TX1 against the W330.

Sony TX1 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TX1 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX1 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX1 and W330.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TX1 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W330 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively.

Sony TX1 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX1 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX1 Portrait photography info
Sony W330 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W330 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W330 Landscape photography highlights
31
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX1 Vlogging info
Sony W330 Vlogging info
28
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Sony TX1 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX1 and Sony W330
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 8cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 142 grams (0.31 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $350 $170