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Sony W310 vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony W310 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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
  • Released January 2010
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Sony W310 vs Sony W330 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony W310 versus Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the W310 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W310 was released around the same time to the W330 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the W310 matches up vs the W330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony W330

 W310 W330 

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony W310

 W330 W310 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony W310 and Sony W330

 W310 W330 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Sony W310 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony W310 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Sony W310 versus Sony W330 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the W310 vs the W330.

Sony W310 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the W310 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W310 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the W310 and W330.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W330 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Sony W310 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W310 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W310 Portrait photography features
Sony W330 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W310
Sports photography with Sony W330
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W310 Travel photography info
Sony W330 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W310 Landscape photography features
Sony W330 Landscape photography features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W310 Vlogging info
Sony W330 Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Sony W310 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W310 and Sony W330
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG 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 137 grams (0.30 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $150 $170