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Sony W230 vs Sony W330

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony W230 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released February 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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony W230 vs Sony W330 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Sony W230 vs Sony W330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the W230 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W230 was released 10 months before the W330 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony W230 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the W230 matches up against the W330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony W330

 W230 W330 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony W230

 W330 W230 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Sony W230 and Sony W330

 W230 W330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Sony W230 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony W230 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 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).

Check out the Sony W230 vs Sony W330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the W230 compared to the W330.

Sony W230 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W230 and W330 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony W230 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sony W230 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W230 and W330.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W330 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged W230 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony W230 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sony W230 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W230 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W230 Portrait photography details
Sony W330 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W230 Street photography information
Sony W330 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W230 Sports photography factors
Sony W330 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W230 Travel photography features
Sony W330 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W230
Landscape photography with Sony W330
36
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
37
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W230 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
26
quite wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Sony W230 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W230 and Sony W330
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-120mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 4cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $170