Clicky

Sony W290 vs Sony W330

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony W290 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Sony W290 vs Sony W330 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Sony W290 versus Sony W330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W290 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

The W290 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the W330 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony W290 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the W290 matches up against the W330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras
	
	

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Sony W330

 W290 W330 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony W290

 W330 W290 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Sony W290 and Sony W330

 W290 W330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sony W290 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony W290 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Sony W290 versus Sony W330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the W290 vs the W330.

Sony W290 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W290 and W330 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony W290 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sony W290 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the W290 and W330.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W330 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W290 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony W290 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sony W290 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W290 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W290 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Street Comparison

Sony W290 Street photography highlights
Sony W330 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W290
Sports photography with Sony W330
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W290
Travel photography with Sony W330
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Landscape Comparison

Sony W290 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
38
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Vlogging Comparison

Sony W290 Vlogging factors
Sony W330 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
26
really wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Sony W290 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W290 and Sony W330
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 167g (0.37 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $230 $170