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Sony TX10 vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony TX10 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Sony TX10 vs Sony W330 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Sony TX10 versus Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TX10 was released 20 months later than the W330 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TX10 grades versus the W330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony W330

 TX10 W330 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 20 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony TX10

 W330 TX10 

Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony W330

 TX10 W330 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony TX10 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony TX10 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TX10 against the W330.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX10 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TX10 and W330.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX10 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent TX10 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX10 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX10
Portrait photography with Sony W330
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX10 Street photography details
Sony W330 Street photography details
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX10 Sports photography advice
Sony W330 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX10
Travel photography with Sony W330
71
environment proofing
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX10 Landscape photography advice
Sony W330 Landscape photography advice
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
37
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX10 Vlogging info
Sony W330 Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
26
rather wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Sony TX10 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX10 and Sony W330
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-08-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech XtraFine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $309 $170