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Sony W320 vs Sony W330

Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony W320 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced 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 W320 vs Sony W330 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Sony W320 and Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W320 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W320 was released at a similar time to the W330 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the W320 matches up versus the W330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony W330

 W320 W330 

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony W320

 W330 W320 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony W320 and Sony W330

 W320 W330 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Sony W320 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony W320 has outside measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Sony W320 and Sony W330 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the W320 vs the W330.

Sony W320 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W320 and W330 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W320 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the W320 and W330.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Sony W320 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W320 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W320 Portrait photography factors
Sony W330 Portrait photography factors
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W320
Sports photography with Sony W330
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W320 Travel photography information
Sony W330 Travel photography information
66
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W320 Landscape photography details
Sony W330 Landscape photography details
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W320 Vlogging factors
Sony W330 Vlogging factors
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Sony W320 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W320 and Sony W330
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 4cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro 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 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
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 grams (0.26 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media 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
Pricing at launch $269 $170