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Sony TX7 vs Sony W330

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony TX7 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony TX7 vs Sony W330 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Sony TX7 and Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TX7 (10MP) and W330 (14MP) and the TX7 (1/2.4") and W330 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The TX7 was announced within a month of the W330 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TX7 scores vs the W330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony W330

 TX7 W330 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony TX7

 W330 TX7 

Common features in the Sony TX7 and Sony W330

 TX7 W330 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony TX7 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Sony TX7 comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TX7 and Sony W330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TX7 versus the W330.

Sony TX7 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX7 and W330 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX7 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX7 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TX7 and W330.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TX7 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony W330 will deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively.

Sony TX7 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sony TX7 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX7 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX7
Portrait photography with Sony W330
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX7 Street photography details
Sony W330 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (149g)
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX7 Sports photography details
Sony W330 Sports photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
59
includes touch focus
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX7 Landscape photography details
Sony W330 Landscape photography details
36
decently wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX7
Vlogging with Sony W330
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (149g)
26
rather wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Sony TX7 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX7 and Sony W330
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60, 30fps), 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 data format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $170