Sony TX1 vs Sony W330

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.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The complete galleries are available at Sony TX1 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.