Sony TX1 vs Sony W330
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Sony TX1 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Sony TX1 vs Sony W330 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony W330
TX1 | W330 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony TX1
W330 | TX1 |
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Common features in the Sony TX1 and Sony W330
TX1 | W330 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX1 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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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 |